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Hoffmaster Family History

Hoffmaster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hofmeister.

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


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Where is the Hoffmaster family from?

You can see how Hoffmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hoffmaster families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoffmaster's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hoffmaster families in 1891.
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What did your Hoffmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffmaster. 22% of Hoffmaster men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Hoffmaster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffmaster were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hoffmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffmaster 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Hoffmaster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoffmaster. For the veterans among your Hoffmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffmaster lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hoffmaster in 1959 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffmaster 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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