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Hofreiter Family History

Hofreiter 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, Hochreiter, Kreiter, Hofstetter, Freier, Horter, Reiter

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Where is the Hofreiter family from?

You can see how Hofreiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofreiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofreiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hofreiter families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hofreiter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofreiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofreiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hofreiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofreiter. 50% of Hofreiter men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Hofreiter women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Mould Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hofreiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Hofreiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofreiter 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hofreiter. 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 307 military records available for the last name Hofreiter. For the veterans among your Hofreiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofreiter lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Hofreiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hofreiter in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofreiter 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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