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Waldhoff Family History

Waldhoff Name 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: Kallhoff, Althoff, Kalthoff, Waldorf, Wamhoff, Waychoff, Waldron

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Where is the Waldhoff family from?

You can see how Waldhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Waldhoff families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Waldhoff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Waldhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waldhoff. 47% of Waldhoff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Waldhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldhoff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Waldhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Waldhoff. For the veterans among your Waldhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldhoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Waldhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waldhoff in 1960 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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