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Hoofnel Family History

Hoofnel 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: Hoffner, Hoeffel, Hoefner, Hone, Horner, Boone, Hooley, Coronel

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Where is the Hoofnel family from?

You can see how Hoofnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoofnel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoofnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hoofnel families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoofnel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hoofnel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoofnel 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 33 census records available for the last name Hoofnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoofnel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoofnel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoofnel. For the veterans among your Hoofnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoofnel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Hoofnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoofnel in 1967 was 72, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoofnel 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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