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Meithof Family History

Meithof 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: Heithoff, Methot, Meekhof, Method, Mitro, Weith, Mitton, Melton

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Where is the Meithof family from?

You can see how Meithof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meithof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meithof family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meithof's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Meithof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meithof 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 Meithof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meithof. 67% of Meithof men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Meithof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Meithof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meithof 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meithof. 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 Meithof. For the veterans among your Meithof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meithof lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Meithof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Meithof in 1972 was 70, and 60 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meithof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meithof 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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