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Wiesenhoefer Family History

Wiesenhoefer 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, Risenhoover, Zwiefelhofer, Eisenhower, Isenhower

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Where is the Wiesenhoefer family from?

You can see how Wiesenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiesenhoefer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiesenhoefer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenhoefer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiesenhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenhoefer 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 Wiesenhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiesenhoefer. 100% of Wiesenhoefer women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wiesenhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Wiesenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenhoefer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenhoefer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wiesenhoefer. For the veterans among your Wiesenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wiesenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiesenhoefer in 1966 was 64, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiesenhoefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenhoefer 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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