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Hoeffert Family History

Hoeffert 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: Hoffert, Hoefert, Hoffart, Leffert, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Hoefer

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Where is the Hoeffert family from?

You can see how Hoeffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeffert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoeffert family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoeffert's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hoeffert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeffert 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 94 census records available for the last name Hoeffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeffert 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoeffert. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hoeffert. For the veterans among your Hoeffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeffert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hoeffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoeffert in 1967 was 66, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeffert 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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