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Hofen Family History

Hofen 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: Hoen, Holen, Hofer, Hogen, Homen, Horen, Hafen, Howen, Hoben, Hoven

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Where is the Hofen family from?

You can see how Hofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hofen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hofen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofen 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 Hofen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofen. 59% of Hofen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hofen women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hofen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofen 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Hofen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hofen. For the veterans among your Hofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hofen in 1965 was 62, and 16 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofen 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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