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Hoften Family History

Hoften 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: Holten, Loften, Hooten, Horten, Holton, Offen, Botten, Howden, Osten

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Where is the Hoften family from?

You can see how Hoften families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoften family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoften families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hoften families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoften's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoften families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoften 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 105 census records available for the last name Hoften. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoften 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hoften. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hoften. For the veterans among your Hoften ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoften lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Hoften life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoften in 1992 was 76, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoften 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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