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Hofing Family History

Hofing 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: Hoving, Hoing, Hoying, Hong, Horning, Going, Hering, Hoefling, Honig

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Where is the Hofing family from?

You can see how Hofing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hofing family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofing's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hofing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Hofing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofing 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hofing. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hofing. For the veterans among your Hofing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofing lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hofing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hofing in 1959 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofing 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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