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Wiedenhoffer Family History

Wiedenhoffer 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, Wiedner, Risenhoover

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Where is the Wiedenhoffer family from?

You can see how Wiedenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiedenhoffer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenhoffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiedenhoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedenhoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wiedenhoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wiedenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenhoffer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenhoffer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wiedenhoffer. For the veterans among your Wiedenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenhoffer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Wiedenhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiedenhoffer in 1971 was 47, and 67 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenhoffer 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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