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Hofschulte Family History

Hofschulte 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: Schulte, Schultz, Schule, Schutte, Holschuh, Schultes, Schulten

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Where is the Hofschulte family from?

You can see how Hofschulte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofschulte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofschulte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hofschulte families living in Minnesota. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hofschulte's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hofschulte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofschulte 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 Hofschulte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofschulte. 60% of Hofschulte men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hofschulte women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofschulte were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hofschulte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Hofschulte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofschulte 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hofschulte. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hofschulte. For the veterans among your Hofschulte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofschulte lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hofschulte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hofschulte in 1960 was 60, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofschulte 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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