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Hoffos Family History

Hoffos 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: Hoff, Hoos, Hoyos, Hoefs, Hofford, Hofius, Hoffer, Hoffa, Hook, Hood

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Where is the Hoffos family from?

You can see how Hoffos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoffos families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffos's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hoffos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffos 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 Hoffos ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoffos. 100% of Hoffos men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Hoffos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffos 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hoffos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hoffos. For the veterans among your Hoffos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffos lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Hoffos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoffos in 1978 was 69, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffos 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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