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Meyhoff Family History

Meyhoff 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: Neuhoff, Medoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Mehlhoff, Meyerhoff, Verhoff

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Where is the Meyhoff family from?

You can see how Meyhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meyhoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Meyhoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meyhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyhoff 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 107 census records available for the last name Meyhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyhoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meyhoff. 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 52 military records available for the last name Meyhoff. For the veterans among your Meyhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyhoff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meyhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meyhoff in 1953 was 49, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyhoff 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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