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Hufstetler Family History

Hufstetler Surname Meaning

Variant of Huffstetler a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Hufstetler family from?

You can see how Hufstetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufstetler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hufstetler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hufstetler families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hufstetler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hufstetler families in 1840.
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What did your Hufstetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Quiller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufstetler. 29% of Hufstetler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hufstetler women worked as a Quiller. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hufstetler were Textile Worker and Sectioniper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Textile Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Quiller
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Sectioniper
    34%

What Hufstetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hufstetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufstetler 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hufstetler. 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 323 military records available for the last name Hufstetler. For the veterans among your Hufstetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufstetler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hufstetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hufstetler in 1955 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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