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Meyhoffer Family History

Meyhoffer 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: Mehaffey, Meyerhofer, Hoffer, Mewhorter, Meyer, Huffer, Hoffner

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Where is the Meyhoffer family from?

You can see how Meyhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meyhoffer family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meyhoffer's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Meyhoffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Meyhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyhoffer 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 Meyhoffer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Meyhoffer. For the veterans among your Meyhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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