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Hofbauer Family History

Hofbauer Surname Meaning

German: status name for a farmer (Middle High German būr; see Bauer) who owned his farm

Middle High German hof or who farmed in the service of a court

Middle High German hof.

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


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Where is the Hofbauer family from?

You can see how Hofbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofbauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hofbauer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofbauer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hofbauer families in 1891.
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What did your Hofbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hofbauer. 100% of Hofbauer 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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Passenger Lists

There are 989 immigration records available for the last name Hofbauer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Hofbauer. For the veterans among your Hofbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofbauer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hofbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hofbauer in 1961 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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