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Maufer Family History

Maufer 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: Maurer, Kaufer, Mauger, Laufer, Mauer, Mauter, Mauler, Mauser, Mander

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Where is the Maufer family from?

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

What did your Maufer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Maufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Maufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maufer 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 Maufer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Maufer. For the veterans among your Maufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maufer lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Maufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maufer in 1994 was 90, and 86 in 1996.

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