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Hufschmidt Family History

Hufschmidt 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: Schmidt, Reinschmidt, Scheidt, Goldschmidt, Waldschmidt, Umscheid

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Where is the Hufschmidt family from?

You can see how Hufschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufschmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hufschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hufschmidt families living in California. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hufschmidt's in USA. California had the highest population of Hufschmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hufschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hufschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Co Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hufschmidt. 25% of Hufschmidt men worked as a Co Partner. .

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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

  • Co Partner
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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What Hufschmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Hufschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufschmidt 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Hufschmidt. 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 179 military records available for the last name Hufschmidt. For the veterans among your Hufschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufschmidt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hufschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hufschmidt in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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