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Hofheins Family History

Hofheins 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: Hopkins, Hochrein, Hoshino, Hoskins, Hobbins, Hofius, Holbein

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Where is the Hofheins family from?

You can see how Hofheins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofheins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofheins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hofheins families living in Kent. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hofheins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hofheins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofheins 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 Hofheins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofheins. 37% of Hofheins men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hofheins women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Brick Layer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Hofheins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofheins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofheins 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hofheins. 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 206 military records available for the last name Hofheins. For the veterans among your Hofheins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofheins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hofheins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hofheins in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofheins 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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