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Hoffherr Family History

Hoffherr 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: Hoffner, Hoffberg, Hoffert, Hoffler, Hoffer, Huffer, Hoffart, Offer

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Where is the Hoffherr family from?

You can see how Hoffherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffherr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffherr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hoffherr families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffherr's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hoffherr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffherr 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 Hoffherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoffherr. 100% of Hoffherr men worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

What Hoffherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hoffherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffherr 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hoffherr. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hoffherr. For the veterans among your Hoffherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffherr lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hoffherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoffherr in 1972 was 93, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffherr 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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