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Maierhoffer Family History

Maierhoffer 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, Meyerhoff, Hierholzer, Angerhofer

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Where is the Maierhoffer family from?

You can see how Maierhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maierhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Maierhoffer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Maierhoffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Maierhoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Maierhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maierhoffer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maierhoffer. 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 281 military records available for the last name Maierhoffer. For the veterans among your Maierhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maierhoffer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Maierhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maierhoffer in 1981 was 79, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maierhoffer 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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