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Meinhofer Family History

Meinhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Steinhofer, Meyerhofer, Meininger, Ringhofer, Freihofer

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Where is the Meinhofer family from?

You can see how Meinhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meinhofer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meinhofer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Meinhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinhofer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meinhofer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Meinhofer. For the veterans among your Meinhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinhofer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meinhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meinhofer in 1964 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinhofer 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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