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Hoffenstein Family History

Hoffenstein 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: Hohenstein, Hottenstein, Helfenstein, Horenstein, Lowenstein

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Where is the Hoffenstein family from?

You can see how Hoffenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffenstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hoffenstein families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoffenstein's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoffenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Hoffenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffenstein 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hoffenstein. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hoffenstein. For the veterans among your Hoffenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffenstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1985, in the United States, Hoffenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoffenstein in 1960 was 76, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffenstein 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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