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Meinhoefer Family History

Meinhoefer 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: Kelnhofer, Steinhofer, Meyerhofer, Meininger, Ringhofer, Freihofer

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Where is the Meinhoefer family from?

You can see how Meinhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Meinhoefer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinhoefer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meinhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinhoefer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meinhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Meinhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinhoefer 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 Meinhoefer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meinhoefer. For the veterans among your Meinhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinhoefer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Meinhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meinhoefer in 1968 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

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