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Werdehoff Family History

Werdehoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Federoff, Kerkhoff, Nordhoff, Wemhoff, Westerhoff, Westhoff

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Where is the Werdehoff family from?

You can see how Werdehoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdehoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werdehoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Werdehoff families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Werdehoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werdehoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Werdehoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdehoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Werdehoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Werdehoff. For the veterans among your Werdehoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdehoff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Werdehoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Werdehoff in 1949 was 35, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdehoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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