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Hoeflein Family History

Hoeflein 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: Poehlein, Hoefling, Hoefler, Doerflein, Heflin, Hoefle, Goeglein

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Where is the Hoeflein family from?

You can see how Hoeflein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeflein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeflein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hoeflein families living in Oregon. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hoeflein's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hoeflein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeflein 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 Hoeflein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeflein. 100% of Hoeflein men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Hoeflein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Hoeflein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeflein 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hoeflein. 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 97 military records available for the last name Hoeflein. For the veterans among your Hoeflein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeflein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeflein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoeflein in 1959 was 31, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeflein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeflein 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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