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Hedelhofer Family History

Hedelhofer 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: Meyerhofer, Udelhofen, Seehafer, Kelnhofer, Helfer, Freihofer

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Where is the Hedelhofer family from?

You can see how Hedelhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedelhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hedelhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedelhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hedelhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedelhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Hedelhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedelhofer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hedelhofer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hedelhofer. For the veterans among your Hedelhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedelhofer lifespan?

Average Hedelhofer life expectancy in 1972 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedelhofer 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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