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Hofheinz Family History

Hofheinz Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a man called Heinz who lived on or was in charge of a farm or estate (see Hoff).

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


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Where is the Hofheinz family from?

You can see how Hofheinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofheinz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofheinz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Hofheinz families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hofheinz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hofheinz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofheinz 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 Hofheinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofheinz. 67% of Hofheinz men worked as a Baker and 50% of Hofheinz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofheinz were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Baker
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hofheinz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Hofheinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofheinz 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Hofheinz. 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 312 military records available for the last name Hofheinz. For the veterans among your Hofheinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofheinz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hofheinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hofheinz in 1961 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofheinz 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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