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Wiedenhaft Family History

Wiedenhaft 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: Wiedenhoeft, Biedenharn, Wiedenmann, Wiederholt, Wisehart, Denhart

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Where is the Wiedenhaft family from?

You can see how Wiedenhaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenhaft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenhaft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wiedenhaft families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenhaft's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiedenhaft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Wiedenhaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenhaft 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenhaft. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wiedenhaft. For the veterans among your Wiedenhaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenhaft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedenhaft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wiedenhaft in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenhaft 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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