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Meggenhofen Family History

Meggenhofen Name 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: Meyerhofer, Altenhofen, Megginson, Ellenbogen, Kelnhofer, Tegethoff

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Where is the Meggenhofen family from?

You can see how Meggenhofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meggenhofen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meggenhofen families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meggenhofen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Meggenhofen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meggenhofen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meggenhofen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meggenhofen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meggenhofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meggenhofen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meggenhofen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Meggenhofen. For the veterans among your Meggenhofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meggenhofen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Meggenhofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meggenhofen in 1968 was 48, and 82 in 1993.

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