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Hof Family History

Hof Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Hoff . This is the standard Dutch form.

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


Similar surnames: Hoof, Hop, Hom, How, Hoh, Hoff, Hoy, Huft, Haaf, Haff

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Where is the Hof family from?

You can see how Hof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hof family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hof families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hof's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hof families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hof. 100% of Hof women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hof 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18,000 military records available for the last name Hof. For the veterans among your Hof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hof lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hof in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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