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Hoeftmann Family History

Hoeftmann 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: Hoffmann, Heitmann, Hofmann, Horstmann, Hoermann, Hoemann, Oestmann

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Where is the Hoeftmann family from?

You can see how Hoeftmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeftmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeftmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoeftmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeftmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeftmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeftmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeftmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hoeftmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeftmann 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hoeftmann. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hoeftmann. For the veterans among your Hoeftmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeftmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeftmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoeftmann in 1966 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

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