This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hoeff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hoeff Family History

Hoeff 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: Hoff, Hoeft, Hoefs, Houff, Neff, Hoen, Reff, Goff, Hoe, Koff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hoeff family from?

You can see how Hoeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hoeff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoeff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hoeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oil Burner Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeff. 100% of Hoeff men worked as an Oil Burner Mechanic.

View Census Data for Hoeff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Oil Burner Mechanic
    100%

What Hoeff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Hoeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hoeff

Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Hoeff. 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.

View all Hoeff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Hoeff. For the veterans among your Hoeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hoeff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hoeff family history

Discover More

What is the average Hoeff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Hoeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoeff in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hoeff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial