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Mayerhoefer Family History

Mayerhoefer 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, Meyerhoff, Angerhofer, Paternoster

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Where is the Mayerhoefer family from?

You can see how Mayerhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayerhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayerhoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mayerhoefer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayerhoefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayerhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayerhoefer 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 Mayerhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayerhoefer. 100% of Mayerhoefer men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Mayerhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Mayerhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayerhoefer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mayerhoefer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mayerhoefer. For the veterans among your Mayerhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayerhoefer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Mayerhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mayerhoefer in 1965 was 72, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayerhoefer 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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