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Hoflund Family History

Hoflund 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: Hofland, Hoglund, Holland, Hoyland, Lofland, Heglund, Hovland

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Where is the Hoflund family from?

You can see how Hoflund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoflund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoflund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoflund families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoflund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoflund families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hoflund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoflund 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hoflund. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hoflund. For the veterans among your Hoflund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoflund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoflund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hoflund in 1963 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoflund 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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