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Hofetetter Family History

Hofetetter 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: Hofstetter, Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hostetler, Hostettler, Hufstetler

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Where is the Hofetetter family from?

You can see how Hofetetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofetetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofetetter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofetetter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hofetetter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hofetetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofetetter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hofetetter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hofetetter. For the veterans among your Hofetetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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