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Hoefener Family History

Hoefener 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, Hoefner, Hoffner, Hoefler, Hoepfner, Haefner, Hoehner

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Where is the Hoefener family from?

You can see how Hoefener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hoefener families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefener's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoefener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefener 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 482 census records available for the last name Hoefener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefener 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hoefener. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hoefener. For the veterans among your Hoefener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoefener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoefener in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefener 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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