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Hofsteter Family History

Hofsteter 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, Hufstetler, Hoster

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Where is the Hofsteter family from?

You can see how Hofsteter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofsteter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofsteter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hofsteter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofsteter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hofsteter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Hofsteter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofsteter 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hofsteter. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hofsteter. For the veterans among your Hofsteter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofsteter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hofsteter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hofsteter in 1968 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofsteter 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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