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Mainhofer Family History

Mainhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Ringhofer, Mayerhofer, Mainer, Mainzer, Steinhofer, Mainor

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Where is the Mainhofer family from?

You can see how Mainhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mainhofer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mainhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mainhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainhofer 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 Mainhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mainhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainhofer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mainhofer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mainhofer. For the veterans among your Mainhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainhofer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Mainhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mainhofer in 1980 was 86, and 80 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainhofer 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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