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Hoffnagle Family History

Hoffnagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hofnagel a variant of Hufnagel.

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


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Where is the Hoffnagle family from?

You can see how Hoffnagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffnagle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffnagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hoffnagle families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hoffnagle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoffnagle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffnagle 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 Hoffnagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffnagle. 34% of Hoffnagle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hoffnagle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffnagle were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hoffnagle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoffnagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffnagle 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hoffnagle. 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 298 military records available for the last name Hoffnagle. For the veterans among your Hoffnagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffnagle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hoffnagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoffnagle in 1957 was 33, and 72 in 2003.

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