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Wiederhoeft Family History

Wiederhoeft 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, Wiederholt, Wiederhold, Bredehoeft, Wiederkehr

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Where is the Wiederhoeft family from?

You can see how Wiederhoeft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederhoeft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wiederhoeft families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wiederhoeft's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiederhoeft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederhoeft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiederhoeft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiederhoeft. 39% of Wiederhoeft men worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Wiederhoeft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Wiederhoeft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederhoeft 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wiederhoeft. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wiederhoeft. For the veterans among your Wiederhoeft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederhoeft lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wiederhoeft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiederhoeft in 1956 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiederhoeft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiederhoeft 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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