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Hoefelmann Family History

Hoefelmann 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: Hoffmann, Heilmann, Edelmann, Hellmann, Poehlmann, Hollmann

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Where is the Hoefelmann family from?

You can see how Hoefelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoefelmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefelmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoefelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefelmann 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 79 census records available for the last name Hoefelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefelmann 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoefelmann. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hoefelmann. For the veterans among your Hoefelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefelmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoefelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoefelmann in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoefelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefelmann 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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