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Hoffe Family History

Hoffe 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: Hoff, Ioffe, Joffe, Roffe, Hoffer, Yoffe, Hoffa, Goffe, House, Hone

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Where is the Hoffe family from?

You can see how Hoffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hoffe families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hoffe's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hoffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffe 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 Hoffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoffe. 100% of Hoffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffe 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Hoffe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoffe. For the veterans among your Hoffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoffe in 1966 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffe 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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