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Dehoff Family History

Dehoff Surname Meaning

German: from the Low German definite article de + hoff a variant of hof ‘court farmstead manor farm’ hence a habitational name from a manor known as ‘de Hoff’.

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


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Where is the Dehoff family from?

You can see how Dehoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Dehoff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dehoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dehoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehoff 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 Dehoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehoff. 19% of Dehoff men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dehoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dehoff were Clerk and Stitcher.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stitcher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dehoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehoff 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Dehoff. 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 608 military records available for the last name Dehoff. For the veterans among your Dehoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehoff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dehoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dehoff in 1955 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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