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Hoffstead Family History

Hoffstead 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: Hofstad, Holstead, Halstead, Hempstead, Holstad, Homstad, Hofstra

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Where is the Hoffstead family from?

You can see how Hoffstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoffstead families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffstead's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoffstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffstead 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 165 census records available for the last name Hoffstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffstead 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hoffstead. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hoffstead. For the veterans among your Hoffstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffstead lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Hoffstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoffstead in 1977 was 85, and 53 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffstead 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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