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Hofsommer Family History

Hofsommer 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: Sommer, Frommer, Hommer, Hosmer, Pfrommer, Summer, Homer, Holmer

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Where is the Hofsommer family from?

You can see how Hofsommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofsommer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofsommer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hofsommer families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hofsommer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofsommer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofsommer 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 Hofsommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofsommer. 63% of Hofsommer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Hofsommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Hofsommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofsommer 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Hofsommer. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hofsommer. For the veterans among your Hofsommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofsommer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hofsommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hofsommer in 1960 was 33, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofsommer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofsommer 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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