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Hoeffling Family History

Hoeffling 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: Hoefling, Helling, Herling, Goessling, Hempfling, Doelling, Doffing

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Where is the Hoeffling family from?

You can see how Hoeffling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeffling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeffling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hoeffling families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hoeffling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoeffling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeffling 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 Hoeffling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeffling. 100% of Hoeffling men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Hoeffling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Hoeffling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeffling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hoeffling. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hoeffling. For the veterans among your Hoeffling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeffling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hoeffling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoeffling in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeffling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeffling 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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