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Hofherr Family History

Hofherr 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: Hofer, Hoffert, Hoerr, Hoffer, Hofler, Homer, Holder, Horner, Holmer

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Where is the Hofherr family from?

You can see how Hofherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofherr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hofherr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hofherr family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofherr's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Hofherr families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofherr 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 Hofherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofherr. 50% of Hofherr men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hofherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Hofherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofherr 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Hofherr. 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 328 military records available for the last name Hofherr. For the veterans among your Hofherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofherr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hofherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hofherr in 1943 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofherr 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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