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Hofslien Family History

Hofslien 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: Holien, Joslin, Holten, Hollier, Hosler, Horsley, Hoeschen, Hoskin

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hofslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofslien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hofslien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 24 military records available for the last name Hofslien. For the veterans among your Hofslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofslien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hofslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hofslien in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

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