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Hoffland Family History

Hoffland Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hofland. Americanized form of Norwegian Hovland.

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


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Where is the Hoffland family from?

You can see how Hoffland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoffland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hoffland families living in Cheshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hoffland's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hoffland families in 1891.
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What did your Hoffland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoffland. 100% of Hoffland men worked as a Colliery Hewer (below) and 100% of Hoffland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (below)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoffland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoffland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffland 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Hoffland. 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 212 military records available for the last name Hoffland. For the veterans among your Hoffland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoffland in 1962 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffland 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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