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Wiedenhoefer Family History

Wiedenhoefer 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, Dudenhoeffer, Zwiefelhofer, Wiedemeier, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Wiedenhoefer family from?

You can see how Wiedenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wiedenhoefer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenhoefer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wiedenhoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Wiedenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenhoefer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenhoefer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wiedenhoefer. For the veterans among your Wiedenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Wiedenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiedenhoefer in 1950 was 40, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenhoefer 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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