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Hooff Family History

Hooff Surname Meaning

see Hough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hooff family from?

You can see how Hooff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hooff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hooff families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hooff's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hooff families in 1891.
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What did your Hooff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hooff. 50% of Hooff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • School Teacher (retired)
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hooff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooff 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Hooff. 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 136 military records available for the last name Hooff. For the veterans among your Hooff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Hooff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hooff in 1962 was 86, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooff 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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