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Hofer Family History

Hofer Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Höfer): status name for someone who lived at worked on or managed a farm from Middle High German hof ‘farmstead manor farm court’ + the agent suffix -er (compare Hoffmann).

See also Hoefer and Hoffer.

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


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Where is the Hofer family from?

You can see how Hofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hofer families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hofer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hofer families in 1891.
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What did your Hofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hofer. 72% of Hofer 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
    72%
  • Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Hofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofer 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hofer. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Hofer. For the veterans among your Hofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hofer in 1945 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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