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Hoefele Family History

Hoefele Name 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: Haefele, Hefele, Hoefle, Hosfeld, Hoezee, Hoefler, Hoefer, Hoeffel

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Where is the Hoefele family from?

You can see how Hoefele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hoefele family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoefele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoefele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoefele. 100% of Hoefele women worked as a Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Hoefele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefele 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hoefele. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hoefele. For the veterans among your Hoefele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefele lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Hoefele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoefele in 1973 was 81, and 81 in 1998.

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