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Meinhoff Family History

Meinhoff 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: Steinhoff, Mehlhoff, Heithoff, Lehnhoff, Minkoff, Meinhold, Lenhoff

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Where is the Meinhoff family from?

You can see how Meinhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meinhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Meinhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meinhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinhoff 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 128 census records available for the last name Meinhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinhoff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meinhoff. 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 89 military records available for the last name Meinhoff. For the veterans among your Meinhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Meinhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meinhoff in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinhoff 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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