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Hoffing Family History

Hoffing Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Doffing, Coffing, Horning, Hoefling, Coffin, Hoving, Goffin, Holling

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Where is the Hoffing family from?

You can see how Hoffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffing family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hoffing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hoffing family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffing's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Hoffing families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoffing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffing. 36% of Hoffing men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hoffing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffing were Carpenter 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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Chauffeur
    18%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Hoffing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hoffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffing 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hoffing. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hoffing. For the veterans among your Hoffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoffing in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffing 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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