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Hofta Family History

Hofta 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: Horta, Hoffa, Hoft, Hata, Cotta, Rota, Holt, Hoff, Huhta, Motta

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Where is the Hofta family from?

You can see how Hofta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofta family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hofta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofta 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hofta. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hofta. For the veterans among your Hofta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Hofta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hofta in 1981 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofta 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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