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Hofferd Family History

Hofferd 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: Hoffert, Hofford, Hoffer, Hoffard, Huffer, Hoffner, Hosfeld, Hoffart

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Where is the Hofferd family from?

You can see how Hofferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofferd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hofferd families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hofferd's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hofferd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofferd 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 Hofferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofferd. 43% of Hofferd men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Hofferd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Hofferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofferd 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hofferd. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hofferd. For the veterans among your Hofferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofferd lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hofferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hofferd in 1970 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofferd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofferd 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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