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Hinderhoffer Family History

Hinderhoffer 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: Underkoffler, Hinderer, Hinderliter, Vanderhoff, Hierholzer

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Where is the Hinderhoffer family from?

You can see how Hinderhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinderhoffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hinderhoffer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinderhoffer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hinderhoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hinderhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinderhoffer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hinderhoffer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hinderhoffer. For the veterans among your Hinderhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinderhoffer lifespan?

Average Hinderhoffer life expectancy in 1989 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinderhoffer 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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