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Hoffstatter Family History

Hoffstatter 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: Hoffstetter, Hofstetter, Hochstatter, Huffstutter, Huffstetler

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Where is the Hoffstatter family from?

You can see how Hoffstatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffstatter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffstatter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hoffstatter family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoffstatter's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoffstatter families in 1891.
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What did your Hoffstatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoffstatter. 72% of Hoffstatter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Hoffstatter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Hoffstatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffstatter 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hoffstatter. 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 208 military records available for the last name Hoffstatter. For the veterans among your Hoffstatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffstatter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffstatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoffstatter in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffstatter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffstatter 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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