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Mohrhoff Family History

Mohrhoff 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: Mehrhoff, Bohnhoff, Kohlhoff, Mehlhoff, Shroff, Orloff, Potthoff

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Where is the Mohrhoff family from?

You can see how Mohrhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohrhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohrhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mohrhoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mohrhoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mohrhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohrhoff 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 Mohrhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mohrhoff. 34% of Mohrhoff men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Minister
    34%

What Mohrhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Mohrhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohrhoff 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mohrhoff. 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 76 military records available for the last name Mohrhoff. For the veterans among your Mohrhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohrhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mohrhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mohrhoff in 1963 was 55, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohrhoff 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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