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Hofsted Family History

Hofsted 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, Holsted, Hogsed, Hoster, Holstad, Homstad, Hofstra, Holster

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Where is the Hofsted family from?

You can see how Hofsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hofsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hofsted families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofsted's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hofsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofsted 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 Hofsted ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Hofsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hofsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofsted 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hofsted. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hofsted. For the veterans among your Hofsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofsted lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Hofsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hofsted in 1982 was 94, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofsted 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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