This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meierhofer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meierhofer Family History

Meierhofer 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: Meyerhofer, Mayerhofer, Meyerhoff, Angerhofer, Seehafer, Kelnhofer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meierhofer family from?

You can see how Meierhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meierhofer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meierhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Meierhofer families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meierhofer's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Meierhofer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meierhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meierhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meierhofer. 100% of Meierhofer men worked as a Farming and 100% of Meierhofer women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Meierhofer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Meierhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Meierhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierhofer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meierhofer

Passenger Lists

There are 307 immigration records available for the last name Meierhofer. 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.

View all Meierhofer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meierhofer. For the veterans among your Meierhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meierhofer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meierhofer family history

Discover More

What is the average Meierhofer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meierhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meierhofer in 1966 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meierhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierhofer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meierhofer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial