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Hofelzer Family History

Hofelzer 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: Hoelzer, Koelzer, Hoeller, Goelzer, Hoelter, Holzer, Hoelzel, Hoffler

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Where is the Hofelzer family from?

You can see how Hofelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofelzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofelzer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofelzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hofelzer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Hofelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofelzer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hofelzer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hofelzer. For the veterans among your Hofelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofelzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Hofelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hofelzer in 1966 was 71, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofelzer 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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