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Hoefflin Family History

Hoefflin 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: Hoefling, Heflin, Helin, Loeffler, Coffin, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Goffin

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Where is the Hoefflin family from?

You can see how Hoefflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefflin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefflin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hoefflin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefflin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hoefflin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefflin 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 Hoefflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoefflin. 100% of Hoefflin women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Hoefflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefflin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hoefflin. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hoefflin. For the veterans among your Hoefflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefflin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoefflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoefflin in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefflin 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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