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Garthoeffner Family History

Garthoeffner Surname 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: Hoeffner, Hoffner, Gardener, Reffner, Gartner, Hoepfner, Gaffner

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Where is the Garthoeffner family from?

You can see how Garthoeffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garthoeffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garthoeffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Garthoeffner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Garthoeffner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Garthoeffner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Garthoeffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garthoeffner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Garthoeffner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Garthoeffner. For the veterans among your Garthoeffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garthoeffner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Garthoeffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Garthoeffner in 1970 was 96, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garthoeffner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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