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Hofelder Family History

Hofelder 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: Helder, Holder, Hofeldt, Hoelzer, Felder, Hoeller, Hoelter, Hoffler

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Where is the Hofelder family from?

You can see how Hofelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hofelder families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hofelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hofelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofelder 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hofelder. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hofelder. For the veterans among your Hofelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofelder lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Hofelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hofelder in 1976 was 84, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofelder 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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