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Mayhoff Family History

Mayhoff 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: Dayhoff, Karhoff, Madoff, Markoff, Dayhuff, Wamhoff, Waychoff

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Where is the Mayhoff family from?

You can see how Mayhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhoff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mayhoff family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mayhoff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mayhoff families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhoff 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 87 census records available for the last name Mayhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhoff 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mayhoff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mayhoff. For the veterans among your Mayhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Mayhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mayhoff in 1968 was 78, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhoff 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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