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Hofeld Family History

Hofeld 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: Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Hold, Feld, Held, Howell, Cofield, Hosfield, Howald

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Where is the Hofeld family from?

You can see how Hofeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hofeld families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hofeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofeld 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 Hofeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofeld. 34% of Hofeld men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Ambulance Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Hofeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Hofeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofeld 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hofeld. 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 79 military records available for the last name Hofeld. For the veterans among your Hofeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Hofeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hofeld in 1957 was 50, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofeld 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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