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Hoffman Family History

Hoffman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hoffmann or Hofmann and a variant of the Jewish name.

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Dutch: variant of Hofman.

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


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Where is the Hoffman family from?

You can see how Hoffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 307 Hoffman families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hoffman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoffman families in 1891.
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What did your Hoffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoffman. 9% of Hoffman men worked as a Hairdresser and 67% of Hoffman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffman were Tailor and Housewife.

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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

  • Hairdresser
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 674,000 census records available for the last name Hoffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffman 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 79,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoffman. 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 145,000 military records available for the last name Hoffman. For the veterans among your Hoffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoffman in 1940 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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