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Mahofsky Family History

Mahofsky 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: Makovsky, Zahorsky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Janofsky, Makowsky, Borofsky

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Where is the Mahofsky family from?

You can see how Mahofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahofsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mahofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mahofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahofsky 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mahofsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Mahofsky. For the veterans among your Mahofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahofsky lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Mahofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mahofsky in 1979 was 79, and 68 in 1993.

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