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Hofstadter Family History

Hofstadter 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: Hofstetter, Hofstad, Hochstatter, Neustadter, Hostetter, Hoffmaster

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Where is the Hofstadter family from?

You can see how Hofstadter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstadter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofstadter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hofstadter families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hofstadter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hofstadter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofstadter 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 Hofstadter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Slovakid Refugee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hofstadter. 100% of Hofstadter women worked as a Slovakid Refugee.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Slovakid Refugee
    100%

What Hofstadter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Hofstadter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstadter 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Hofstadter. 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 193 military records available for the last name Hofstadter. For the veterans among your Hofstadter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstadter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hofstadter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hofstadter in 1958 was 54, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofstadter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstadter 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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