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Hofmeester Family History

Hofmeester 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: Hofmeister, Hoffmeister, Hofstetter, De Meester, Meester, Hameister

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Where is the Hofmeester family from?

You can see how Hofmeester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofmeester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofmeester family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hofmeester's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Hofmeester families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Hofmeester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofmeester 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hofmeester. 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 Hofmeester. For the veterans among your Hofmeester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofmeester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hofmeester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hofmeester in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofmeester 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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