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Hofsass Family History

Hofsass 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: Hass, Hofstad, Hoffart, Fass, Rosas, Holness, Hofstra, Hosack, Hosang

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Where is the Hofsass family from?

You can see how Hofsass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofsass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hofsass families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hofsass's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hofsass families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Hofsass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofsass 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hofsass. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hofsass. For the veterans among your Hofsass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofsass lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hofsass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hofsass in 1956 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofsass 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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