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Millhofer Family History

Millhofer 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: Miller, Milliner, Kelnhofer, Millhouse, Ringhofer, Birkhofer, Millner

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Where is the Millhofer family from?

You can see how Millhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Millhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Millhofer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Millhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Millhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Millhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Millhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Millhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Millhofer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Millhofer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Millhofer. For the veterans among your Millhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Millhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Millhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Millhofer in 1965 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Millhofer 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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