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Hofstein Family History

Hofstein 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: Holstein, Hulstein, Hornstein, Holsten, Hochstein, Hollstein

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Where is the Hofstein family from?

You can see how Hofstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hofstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hofstein families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hofstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hofstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofstein. 100% of Hofstein men worked as an Engineer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Hofstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstein 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Hofstein. 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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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Hofstein. For the veterans among your Hofstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hofstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hofstein in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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