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 Hofemann family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hofemann Family History

Hofemann 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: Hoffmann, Hofmann, Hafemann, Hoemann, Rosemann, Hagemann, Havemann

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hofemann family from?

You can see how Hofemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofemann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hofemann family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofemann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hofemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofemann 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 Hofemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hofemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofemann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hofemann

Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Hofemann. 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 Hofemann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Hofemann. For the veterans among your Hofemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hofemann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hofemann family history

Discover More

What is the average Hofemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hofemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hofemann in 1962 was 66, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofemann 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 Hofemann family tree

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