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Maefer Family History

Maefer 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: Maeder, Kaefer, Mander, Master, Marker, Kiefer, Meyer, Mayer, Malter

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Where is the Maefer family from?

You can see how Maefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maefer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Maefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Maefer family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maefer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Maefer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maefer 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 14 census records available for the last name Maefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maefer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Maefer. For the veterans among your Maefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maefer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maefer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maefer

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