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Hofstettler Family History

Hofstettler 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, Hostettler, Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hostetler, Hufstetler

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Where is the Hofstettler family from?

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

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hofstettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstettler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hofstettler. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hofstettler. For the veterans among your Hofstettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstettler lifespan?

Average Hofstettler life expectancy in 1998 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstettler 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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