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Hoefelmeier Family History

Hoefelmeier 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: Hoffmeier, Hockemeyer, Bredemeier, Ostermeier, Hoefler, Hoffmeyer

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Where is the Hoefelmeier family from?

You can see how Hoefelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefelmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoefelmeier families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoefelmeier's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoefelmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefelmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hoefelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefelmeier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoefelmeier. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoefelmeier. For the veterans among your Hoefelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefelmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoefelmeier in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoefelmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefelmeier 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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