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Hofsmith Family History

Hofsmith 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: Shoesmith, Hysmith, Smith, Goldsmith, Highsmith, Hochmuth, Nesmith

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Where is the Hofsmith family from?

You can see how Hofsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofsmith family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hofsmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hofsmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hofsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofsmith 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 31 census records available for the last name Hofsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofsmith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hofsmith. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hofsmith. For the veterans among your Hofsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofsmith lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Hofsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hofsmith in 1971 was 66, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofsmith 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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