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Hoeflinger Family History

Hoeflinger Surname Meaning

German (Höflinger): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Bavaria and Austria called Höfling.

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


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Where is the Hoeflinger family from?

You can see how Hoeflinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeflinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeflinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hoeflinger families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hoeflinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoeflinger families in 1880.
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What did your Hoeflinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeflinger. 20% of Hoeflinger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hoeflinger women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Hoeflinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Hoeflinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeflinger 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Hoeflinger. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hoeflinger. For the veterans among your Hoeflinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeflinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeflinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoeflinger in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeflinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeflinger 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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