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Minihofer Family History

Minihofer 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: Ringhofer, Freihofer, Munshower, Longhofer, Birkhofer, Minier

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Where is the Minihofer family from?

You can see how Minihofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minihofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Minihofer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minihofer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minihofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minihofer 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 9 census records available for the last name Minihofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minihofer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Minihofer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Minihofer. For the veterans among your Minihofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minihofer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Minihofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Minihofer in 1977 was 70, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minihofer 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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