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Hoefgen Family History

Hoefgen 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: Hogen, Heggen, Horgen, Hoefler, Hoefer, Hoeffel, Goergen, Hoeger

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Where is the Hoefgen family from?

You can see how Hoefgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hoefgen families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hoefgen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hoefgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefgen 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 Hoefgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Garage Owner
    100%

What Hoefgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Hoefgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefgen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hoefgen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hoefgen. For the veterans among your Hoefgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefgen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Hoefgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoefgen in 1958 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoefgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefgen 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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