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Meyerhof Family History

Meyerhof 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: Meyerhoff, Meyerhofer, Meyerson, Meekhof, Meyer, Meyers, Melero

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Where is the Meyerhof family from?

You can see how Meyerhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Meyerhof families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Meyerhof's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meyerhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meyerhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meyerhof. 100% of Meyerhof women worked as a Private Means.

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Meyerhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Meyerhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerhof 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Meyerhof. 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 42 military records available for the last name Meyerhof. For the veterans among your Meyerhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerhof lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Meyerhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meyerhof in 1967 was 94, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyerhof 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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