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Hofstatter Family History

Hofstatter 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, Hochstatter, Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hovatter, Hoffmaster

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Where is the Hofstatter family from?

You can see how Hofstatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstatter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofstatter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hofstatter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofstatter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hofstatter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofstatter 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 Hofstatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofstatter. 24% of Hofstatter men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hofstatter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofstatter were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Technician
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Hofstatter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Hofstatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstatter 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Hofstatter. 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 627 military records available for the last name Hofstatter. For the veterans among your Hofstatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstatter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hofstatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hofstatter in 1962 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstatter 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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