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Hoefferle Family History

Hoefferle 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: Hoeffel, Pfefferle, Oesterle, Hofferber, Hefferon, Hoefler, Hoeffner

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Where is the Hoefferle family from?

You can see how Hoefferle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefferle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoefferle family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoefferle's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoefferle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefferle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoefferle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoefferle. 100% of Hoefferle men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Hoefferle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefferle 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hoefferle. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hoefferle. For the veterans among your Hoefferle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefferle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefferle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoefferle in 1966 was 67, and 54 in 2004.

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