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Hofeldt Name Meaning

North German: topographic name composed of Middle Low German hov hof ‘manor farm farmstead’ + velt ‘open country’. This and variants such as Hofeld Hoffeld(e) are also common placenames all over Germany (compare Hofacker ); the surname may be a habitational name from one of these.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Affeldt, Holdt, Hosfeld, Cofield, Feld, Hoeft, Hobel, Von Feldt

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Where is the Hofeldt family from?

You can see how Hofeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hofeldt families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hofeldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hofeldt families in 1880.
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What did your Hofeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofeldt. 40% of Hofeldt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Hofeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofeldt 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hofeldt. 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 398 military records available for the last name Hofeldt. For the veterans among your Hofeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofeldt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hofeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hofeldt in 1962 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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