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Hufnagle Family History

Hufnagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hufnagel.

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


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Where is the Hufnagle family from?

You can see how Hufnagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufnagle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hufnagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hufnagle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hufnagle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hufnagle families in 1840.
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What did your Hufnagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufnagle. 28% of Hufnagle men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Hufnagle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hufnagle were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Hufnagle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hufnagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufnagle 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hufnagle. 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 380 military records available for the last name Hufnagle. For the veterans among your Hufnagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufnagle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hufnagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hufnagle in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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