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Hofstead Family History

Hofstead 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: Hofstad, Holstead, Halstead, Holstad, Homstad, Hofstra, Holsted

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Where is the Hofstead family from?

You can see how Hofstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hofstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofstead family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hofstead's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Hofstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofstead 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 Hofstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofstead. 100% of Hofstead men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hofstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hofstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstead 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hofstead. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hofstead. For the veterans among your Hofstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstead lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hofstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hofstead in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstead 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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