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Hoftyzer Family History

Hoftyzer 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: Holtzer, Holter, Hoffner, Hofacker, Horter, Hoelzer, Hefter, Hoster

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Where is the Hoftyzer family from?

You can see how Hoftyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoftyzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoftyzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hoftyzer families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hoftyzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoftyzer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Hoftyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoftyzer 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Hoftyzer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hoftyzer. For the veterans among your Hoftyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoftyzer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Hoftyzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoftyzer in 1955 was 28, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoftyzer 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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