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Wiesenhofer Family History

Wiesenhofer 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: Zwiefelhofer, Eisenhower, Isenhower, Eisenhauer, Wiesenfeld

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Where is the Wiesenhofer family from?

You can see how Wiesenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiesenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wiesenhofer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenhofer's in USA. California had the highest population of Wiesenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Wiesenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenhofer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenhofer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wiesenhofer. For the veterans among your Wiesenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenhofer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wiesenhofer in 1975 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiesenhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenhofer 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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