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Hoffmaier Family History

Hoffmaier 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: Hoffmeier, Hoffmeyer, Hoffmaster, Hoffmann, Hoffner, Hofferber

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Where is the Hoffmaier family from?

You can see how Hoffmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffmaier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoffmaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Hoffmaier families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffmaier's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hoffmaier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hoffmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffmaier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hoffmaier. 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 military records available for the last name Hoffmaier. For the veterans among your Hoffmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffmaier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Hoffmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hoffmaier in 1970 was 84, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffmaier 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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