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Hofstaedter Family History

Hofstaedter 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, Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hufstedler, Hofstad, Hochstatter

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Where is the Hofstaedter family from?

You can see how Hofstaedter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstaedter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofstaedter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hofstaedter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofstaedter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hofstaedter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hofstaedter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstaedter 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Hofstaedter. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hofstaedter. For the veterans among your Hofstaedter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstaedter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hofstaedter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hofstaedter in 1974 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstaedter 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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