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Hoefnagels Family History

Hoefnagels 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: Hufnagel, Hoffnagle, Hoofnagle, Hengel, Nothnagel, Hoeffel, Hentges

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Where is the Hoefnagels family from?

You can see how Hoefnagels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefnagels family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoefnagels family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefnagels's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoefnagels families in 1891.
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What did your Hoefnagels ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoefnagels ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hoefnagels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefnagels 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Hoefnagels. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoefnagels. For the veterans among your Hoefnagels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefnagels lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Hoefnagels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoefnagels in 1976 was 63, and 79 in 1996.

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