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Hofelich Family History

Hofelich 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: Hoeflich, Polich, Felch, Belich, Hofeldt, Yelich, Bolich, Kolich

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Where is the Hofelich family from?

You can see how Hofelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofelich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofelich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hofelich families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hofelich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hofelich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofelich 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 Hofelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofelich. 31% of Hofelich men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

What Hofelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Hofelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofelich 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hofelich. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hofelich. For the veterans among your Hofelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofelich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hofelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hofelich in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofelich 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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