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Hoefig Family History

Hoefig 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: Hoenig, Hoerig, Koenig, Hoefling, Honig, Hoeft, Hoefs, Hoeg, Hoefer

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Where is the Hoefig family from?

You can see how Hoefig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoefig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoefig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefig 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 93 census records available for the last name Hoefig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefig 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hoefig. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hoefig. For the veterans among your Hoefig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefig lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Hoefig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoefig in 1987 was 87, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefig 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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