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Wiemhoff Family History

Wiemhoff 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: Wemhoff, Niehoff, Imhoff, Emhoff, Wamhoff, Neuhoff, Friedhoff

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Where is the Wiemhoff family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wiemhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemhoff 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 Wiemhoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wiemhoff. For the veterans among your Wiemhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemhoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Wiemhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiemhoff in 1975 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiemhoff 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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