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Hoffa Family History

Hoffa Name Meaning

Altered form of German Hofer .

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


Similar surnames: Hoff, Hoefs, Loff, Boff, Houff, Eoff, Hoffer, Hofman, Huff, Off

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Where is the Hoffa family from?

You can see how Hoffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hoffa family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffa's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffa. 25% of Hoffa men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hoffa women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffa were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffa 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Hoffa. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hoffa. For the veterans among your Hoffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoffa in 1961 was 42, and 50 in 2004.

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