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Hoffleit Family History

Hoffleit 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: Hoffert, Hoffler, Hoffner, Hofeldt, Hoffart, Stofflet, Hoblit, Moffet

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Where is the Hoffleit family from?

You can see how Hoffleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffleit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hoffleit families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoffleit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoffleit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffleit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hoffleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffleit 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hoffleit. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hoffleit. For the veterans among your Hoffleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffleit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Hoffleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoffleit in 1967 was 88, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffleit 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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