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Hofelt Family History

Hofelt 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: Hofeldt, Holt, Hosfeld, Howell, Hofer, Hoeft, Felt, Hoel, Hohlt

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Where is the Hofelt family from?

You can see how Hofelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hofelt families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hofelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hofelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofelt 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 Hofelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofelt. 50% of Hofelt men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hofelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Hofelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofelt 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hofelt. 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 87 military records available for the last name Hofelt. For the veterans among your Hofelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hofelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hofelt in 1965 was 62, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofelt 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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