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Hofsteater Family History

Hofsteater 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, Hostetler, Hostettler, Hufstedler

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Where is the Hofsteater family from?

You can see how Hofsteater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofsteater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofsteater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hofsteater families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofsteater's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hofsteater families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hofsteater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofsteater 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hofsteater. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hofsteater. For the veterans among your Hofsteater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofsteater lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Hofsteater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hofsteater in 1964 was 55, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofsteater 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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