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Hofstra Family History

Hofstra Surname Meaning

West Frisian: topographic name a cognate of Dutch Hoff composed with the suffix -stra from Old Frisian sittera ‘inhabitant of’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hofstra family from?

You can see how Hofstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofstra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hofstra families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hofstra's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Hofstra families in 1880.
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What did your Hofstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofstra. 20% of Hofstra men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hofstra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofstra were Farmer and Typist.

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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
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofstra 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Hofstra. 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 296 military records available for the last name Hofstra. For the veterans among your Hofstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofstra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hofstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hofstra in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofstra 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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