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Hufstedler Family History

Hufstedler Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Hochstaettler (see Hochstetler ).

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


Similar surnames: Hufstetler, Huffstutler, Hochstedler, Hostetler, Hostetter, Hostutler

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Where is the Hufstedler family from?

You can see how Hufstedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufstedler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hufstedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hufstedler family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hufstedler's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Hufstedler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hufstedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hufstedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufstedler. 44% of Hufstedler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hufstedler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hufstedler were Plumber 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hufstedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufstedler 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hufstedler. 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 388 military records available for the last name Hufstedler. For the veterans among your Hufstedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufstedler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hufstedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hufstedler in 1958 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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