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Hoefinger Family History

Hoefinger 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: Hopfinger, Hollinger, Heringer, Hoeffner, Holzinger, Hedinger

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Where is the Hoefinger family from?

You can see how Hoefinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hoefinger families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoefinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoefinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hoefinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hoefinger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hoefinger. For the veterans among your Hoefinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefinger lifespan?

Average Hoefinger life expectancy in 1981 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefinger 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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