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Hoffrichter Family History

Hoffrichter 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: Hofrichter, Richter, Officer, Fichter, Hofmeister, Fruchter

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Where is the Hoffrichter family from?

You can see how Hoffrichter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffrichter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffrichter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hoffrichter families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hoffrichter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoffrichter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Hoffrichter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffrichter 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Hoffrichter. 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 200 military records available for the last name Hoffrichter. For the veterans among your Hoffrichter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffrichter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hoffrichter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoffrichter in 1970 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffrichter 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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