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Hofferty Family History

Hofferty 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, Lafferty, Hoffart, Rafferty, Halferty, Hoffer, Hoefert

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Where is the Hofferty family from?

You can see how Hofferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hofferty families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Hofferty family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofferty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hofferty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Hofferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofferty 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hofferty. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hofferty. For the veterans among your Hofferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofferty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Hofferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hofferty in 1975 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofferty 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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