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Meirhoff Family History

Meirhoff 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: Mehrhoff, Mehlhoff, Heithoff, Meyerhoff, Verhoff, Steinhoff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Meirhoff family from?

You can see how Meirhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meirhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meirhoff families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meirhoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meirhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meirhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meirhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Meirhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirhoff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Meirhoff. 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 Meirhoff. For the veterans among your Meirhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meirhoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Meirhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meirhoff in 1977 was 78, and 53 in 1988.

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