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Maierhafer Family History

Maierhafer 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: Mayerhofer, Meyerhofer, Merhar, Seehafer, Dauenhauer, Marthaler

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Where is the Maierhafer family from?

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What did your Maierhafer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maierhafer. 100% of Maierhafer men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Maierhafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maierhafer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Maierhafer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maierhafer. For the veterans among your Maierhafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maierhafer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Maierhafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maierhafer in 1973 was 65, and 84 in 2000.

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