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Hofmeier Family History

Hofmeier 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, Homeier, Hofmeyer, Hofmeister, Domeier, Hoffmeyer

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Where is the Hofmeier family from?

You can see how Hofmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofmeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hofmeier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofmeier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hofmeier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofmeier 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 Hofmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofmeier. 100% of Hofmeier 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hofmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Hofmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofmeier 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hofmeier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hofmeier. For the veterans among your Hofmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofmeier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Hofmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hofmeier in 1956 was 65, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofmeier 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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