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Hoffelmeyer Family History

Hoffelmeyer 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: Hoffmeyer, Hockemeyer, Hoffmeier, Hofmeyer, Hofferber, Rosemeyer

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Where is the Hoffelmeyer family from?

You can see how Hoffelmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffelmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoffelmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffelmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoffelmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffelmeyer 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 Hoffelmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffelmeyer. 100% of Hoffelmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoffelmeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hoffelmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Hoffelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffelmeyer 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 Hoffelmeyer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hoffelmeyer. For the veterans among your Hoffelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoffelmeyer in 1965 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffelmeyer 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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