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Mayhoffer Family History

Mayhoffer 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, Mahaffey, Hoffer, Dayhoff, Mayher, Mayer, Mayor, Huffer

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Where is the Mayhoffer family from?

You can see how Mayhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mayhoffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mayhoffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mayhoffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayhoffer 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 86 census records available for the last name Mayhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayhoffer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mayhoffer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mayhoffer. For the veterans among your Mayhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayhoffer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mayhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mayhoffer in 1971 was 76, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayhoffer 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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