Hofstrand Family History

Hofstrand Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hofstad, Hofstra, Ostrand, Nostrand, Strand, Heistand, Holstad, Homstad, Horstman, Hofland

1,000 record(s) for Hofstrand

797	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
61	Military Records
129	Immigration Records
321	Census and Voter Lists
445	Member Trees

Where is the Hofstrand family from?

You can see how Hofstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofstrand family living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hofstrand's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Hofstrand families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofstrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofstrand. 38% of Hofstrand men worked as a Farm laborer and 50% of Hofstrand women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofstrand were Office clerk and Stenographer.

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

Farm laborer

38%

Farmer

38%

Office clerk

25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Farmer

50%

Stenographer

50%

What Hofstrand family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 321 census records available for the last name Hofstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstrand census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Hofstrand. 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.

Military Records

There are 61 military records available for the last name Hofstrand. For the veterans among your Hofstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hofstrand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hofstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hofstrand in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstrand ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.