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Huffstetler Family History

Huffstetler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Hochstaettler (see Hochstetler).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Huffstetler family from?

You can see how Huffstetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffstetler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Huffstetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Huffstetler families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Huffstetler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Huffstetler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffstetler 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 Huffstetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huffstetler. 28% of Huffstetler men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Huffstetler women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huffstetler were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    32%
  • Winder
    23%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Huffstetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Huffstetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffstetler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Huffstetler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Huffstetler. For the veterans among your Huffstetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffstetler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Huffstetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Huffstetler in 1954 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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