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Mayerhafer Family History

Mayerhafer 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, Meyerhofer, Merhar, Seehafer, Dauenhauer, Marthaler

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Where is the Mayerhafer family from?

You can see how Mayerhafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayerhafer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mayerhafer family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayerhafer's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mayerhafer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mayerhafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayerhafer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mayerhafer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mayerhafer. For the veterans among your Mayerhafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayerhafer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Mayerhafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mayerhafer in 1987 was 77, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayerhafer 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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