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Hofvendahl Family History

Hofvendahl 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: Rosendahl, Oftedahl, Offerdahl, Odendahl, Rendahl, Grendahl, Lovdahl

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Where is the Hofvendahl family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hofvendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofvendahl 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hofvendahl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hofvendahl. For the veterans among your Hofvendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofvendahl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Hofvendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hofvendahl in 1961 was 66, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofvendahl 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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