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Hoffenberg Family History

Hoffenberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name derived from German Hoffnung ‘hope’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

It may have been adopted as an expression of hope for a better future.

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


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Where is the Hoffenberg family from?

You can see how Hoffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hoffenberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hoffenberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoffenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hoffenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Jewellers Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoffenberg. 50% of Hoffenberg women worked as a Wholesale Jewellers Assistant.

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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

  • Wholesale Jewellers Assistant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffenberg 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Hoffenberg. 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 345 military records available for the last name Hoffenberg. For the veterans among your Hoffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffenberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hoffenberg in 1949 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffenberg 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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