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Marhofer Family History

Marhofer 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, Marker, Marler, Mather, Mahler, Harrower, Hofer, Marder

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Where is the Marhofer family from?

You can see how Marhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Marhofer families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Marhofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marhofer 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 did your Marhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marhofer. 43% of Marhofer men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Marhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Marhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhofer 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Marhofer. 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 283 military records available for the last name Marhofer. For the veterans among your Marhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhofer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marhofer in 1957 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marhofer 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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