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Mayerhoffer Family History

Mayerhoffer 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, Mehaffey

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Where is the Mayerhoffer family from?

You can see how Mayerhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayerhoffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayerhoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mayerhoffer families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mayerhoffer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mayerhoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayerhoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Mayerhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayerhoffer 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Mayerhoffer. 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 197 military records available for the last name Mayerhoffer. For the veterans among your Mayerhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayerhoffer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mayerhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mayerhoffer in 1965 was 78, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayerhoffer 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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