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Hofstede Family History

Hofstede 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, Holstein, Hofstetter, Hogsed, Hoster, Holstad

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Where is the Hofstede family from?

You can see how Hofstede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstede family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hofstede families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hofstede's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofstede families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofstede 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 Hofstede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofstede. 34% of Hofstede men worked as a Roofer.

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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

  • Roofer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Hofstede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Hofstede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstede 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Hofstede. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hofstede. For the veterans among your Hofstede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstede lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hofstede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hofstede in 1957 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofstede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstede 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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