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Longhofer Name Meaning

Altered form of German Langhofer a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Langhof.

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


Similar surnames: Ringhofer, Birkhofer, Langner, Locher, Lightner, Fonger, Angerhofer

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Where is the Longhofer family from?

You can see how Longhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longhofer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Longhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Longhofer families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Longhofer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Longhofer families in 1880.
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What did your Longhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longhofer. 69% of Longhofer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Longhofer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longhofer were Farming and Housework. .

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housemaid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longhofer 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 Longhofer. 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 208 military records available for the last name Longhofer. For the veterans among your Longhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Longhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Longhofer in 1965 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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