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Hoefft Family History

Hoefft 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: Hoeft, Hoff, Hoefs, Heft, Hoefer, Hoeffel, Tefft, Houff, Hoefert

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Where is the Hoefft family from?

You can see how Hoefft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hoefft families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefft's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hoefft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefft 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 Hoefft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoefft. 100% of Hoefft men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hoefft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Hoefft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefft 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hoefft. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hoefft. For the veterans among your Hoefft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefft lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoefft in 1943 was 51, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoefft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefft 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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