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Hoflen Family History

Hoflen 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: Hollen, Holen, Hofler, Hoglen, Nolen, Offen, Howley, Hole, Howden

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Where is the Hoflen family from?

You can see how Hoflen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoflen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoflen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoflen family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoflen's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hoflen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoflen 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 Hoflen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoflen. 100% of Hoflen men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Hoflen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Hoflen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoflen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hoflen. 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 Hoflen. For the veterans among your Hoflen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoflen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoflen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoflen in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoflen 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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