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Marhoefer Family History

Marhoefer 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: Mayerhofer, Marhefka, Hoefer, Umhoefer, Machemer, Marker, Roemer

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Where is the Marhoefer family from?

You can see how Marhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marhoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Marhoefer families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Marhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marhoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Marhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhoefer 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Marhoefer. 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 108 military records available for the last name Marhoefer. For the veterans among your Marhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhoefer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Marhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marhoefer in 1960 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marhoefer 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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