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Hoefle Family History

Hoefle Surname Meaning

South German: Swabian topographic name from a diminutive of Hof (Middle High German hovelīn ‘small farm’) for someone who worked or lived on one.

Habitational name from any of the places so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoefle family from?

You can see how Hoefle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Hoefle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoefle families in 1911.
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What did your Hoefle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Florist Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoefle. 22% of Hoefle men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Hoefle women worked as a Florist Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoefle were Butcher and Asst Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Florist Helper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Asst Cashier
    29%

What Hoefle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoefle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefle 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Hoefle. 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 498 military records available for the last name Hoefle. For the veterans among your Hoefle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoefle in 1953 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefle 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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