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Wiedenkofer Family History

Wiedenkofer 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: Wiedner, Zwiefelhofer, Wiederkehr, Wiedenhoeft, Windecker, Wiedenfeld

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Where is the Wiedenkofer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedenkofer 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 Wiedenkofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiedenkofer. 50% of Wiedenkofer 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Wiedenkofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenkofer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenkofer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wiedenkofer. For the veterans among your Wiedenkofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenkofer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedenkofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wiedenkofer in 1968 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

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