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Hoffat Family History

Hoffat 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: Hoffart, Moffat, Hoffa, Horvat, Hoff, Hoeft, Boffa, Moffet, Hoffman

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Where is the Hoffat family from?

You can see how Hoffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoffat families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Hoffat family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffat's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hoffat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hoffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffat 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hoffat. 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 military records available for the last name Hoffat. For the veterans among your Hoffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffat 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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