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Hofferth Family History

Hofferth 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, Hoffarth, Hoffart, Hoerth, Hoffer, Hoefert, Howarth, Huffer

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Where is the Hofferth family from?

You can see how Hofferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hofferth families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hofferth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hofferth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofferth 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 Hofferth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofferth. 50% of Hofferth men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hofferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Hofferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofferth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hofferth. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hofferth. For the veterans among your Hofferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofferth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hofferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hofferth in 1962 was 53, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofferth 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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