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Hoffeld Family History

Hoffeld Surname 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: Hosfeld, Hofeldt, Cofield, Hosfield, Koffel, Hoeffel, Hoffert

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Where is the Hoffeld family from?

You can see how Hoffeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hoffeld families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoffeld's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Hoffeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoffeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffeld. 43% of Hoffeld men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Hoffeld women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Draftsman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Hoffeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Hoffeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffeld 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Hoffeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 185 military records available for the last name Hoffeld. For the veterans among your Hoffeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoffeld in 1964 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffeld 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.

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