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Hoeffler Family History

Hoeffler 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: Loeffler, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Heffler, Hoffler, Hoffner, Doerfler

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Where is the Hoeffler family from?

You can see how Hoeffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hoeffler families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeffler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hoeffler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeffler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoeffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeffler. 42% of Hoeffler men worked as a Salesman and 75% of Hoeffler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoeffler were Laborer and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    75%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Hoeffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoeffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeffler 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Hoeffler. 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 321 military records available for the last name Hoeffler. For the veterans among your Hoeffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeffler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoeffler in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeffler 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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