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Merkhoffer Family History

Merkhoffer 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: Kerkhoff, Birkhofer, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Mehaffey, Kelnhofer

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Where is the Merkhoffer family from?

You can see how Merkhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merkhoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Merkhoffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Merkhoffer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Merkhoffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Merkhoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Merkhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merkhoffer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Merkhoffer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Merkhoffer. For the veterans among your Merkhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merkhoffer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Merkhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Merkhoffer in 1965 was 60, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merkhoffer 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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