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Hoffeldt Family History

Hoffeldt 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, Hosfeld, Affeldt, Hoffert, Coffelt, Hoffart, Cofield

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Where is the Hoffeldt family from?

You can see how Hoffeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hoffeldt families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffeldt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hoffeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Hoffeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffeldt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoffeldt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hoffeldt. For the veterans among your Hoffeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Hoffeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoffeldt in 1967 was 78, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffeldt 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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