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Maihofer Family History

Maihofer 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: Mather, Mahler, Hofer, Macher, Freihofer, Mayerhofer, Mainer, Maier

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Where is the Maihofer family from?

You can see how Maihofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maihofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maihofer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Maihofer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Maihofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maihofer 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 149 census records available for the last name Maihofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maihofer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Maihofer. 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 186 military records available for the last name Maihofer. For the veterans among your Maihofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maihofer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maihofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maihofer in 1955 was 31, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maihofer 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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