| ![Show Contents]() Hoefs History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Hoefs familyThe surname Hoefs was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Hoefs familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoefs research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1815 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Hoefs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hoefs Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hoeff, van der Hoeff, Hoef, van der Hoef, Hoeft, Hoft, Hovet, Hövet, Höft, Hooft, van den Hooft, vandenHoft, vanderHoft, vanderHoeff, vandenHoeff, vanHoof, vanHooff, de Hooft and many more. Early Notables of the Hoefs familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hoefs Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Hoefs migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hoefs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Gottliebe Hoefs, aged 52, who landed in America in 1843 1
- Karl Heinrich Hoefs, aged 64, who landed in America in 1843 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Hoefs migration to the United States 
