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Hoofnagle Family History

Hoofnagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hufnagel or its Dutch equivalent Hoefnagel.

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


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Where is the Hoofnagle family from?

You can see how Hoofnagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoofnagle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoofnagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hoofnagle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoofnagle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoofnagle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoofnagle 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 Hoofnagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoofnagle. 22% of Hoofnagle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hoofnagle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoofnagle were Janitor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Hoofnagle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoofnagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoofnagle 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hoofnagle. 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 242 military records available for the last name Hoofnagle. For the veterans among your Hoofnagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoofnagle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoofnagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoofnagle in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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