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Hoffsteter Family History

Hoffsteter 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, Huffstetler, Hochstetler, Hoffmeyer

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Where is the Hoffsteter family from?

You can see how Hoffsteter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffsteter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffsteter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hoffsteter families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hoffsteter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoffsteter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Hoffsteter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffsteter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hoffsteter. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hoffsteter. For the veterans among your Hoffsteter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffsteter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Hoffsteter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoffsteter in 1975 was 58, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffsteter 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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