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Hoffard Family History

Hoffard Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Hoffart.

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


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Where is the Hoffard family from?

You can see how Hoffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hoffard families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hoffard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoffard families in 1891.
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What did your Hoffard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffard. 33% of Hoffard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hoffard women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffard were Slate Picker and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Woods Laborer
    9%
  • Slate Picker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffard 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Hoffard. 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 233 military records available for the last name Hoffard. For the veterans among your Hoffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoffard in 1965 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffard 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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