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Hofert Family History

Hofert 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: Hofer, Hoffert, Hoefert, Hobert, Homer, Robert, Hubert, Gobert, Hober

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Where is the Hofert family from?

You can see how Hofert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hofert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hofert families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hofert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hofert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofert 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 Hofert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofert. 22% of Hofert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hofert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofert were Laborer and Beauty Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Beauty Operator
    40%

What Hofert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hofert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofert 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Hofert. 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 392 military records available for the last name Hofert. For the veterans among your Hofert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hofert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hofert in 1963 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofert 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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