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Hoeftman Family History

Hoeftman 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: Hetman, Hoffman, Horstman, Hottman, Hortman, Hofman, Heitman, Hootman

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Where is the Hoeftman family from?

You can see how Hoeftman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeftman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoeftman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeftman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeftman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeftman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeftman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hoeftman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeftman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoeftman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hoeftman. For the veterans among your Hoeftman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeftman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Hoeftman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hoeftman in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 1992.

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