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Hofkins Family History

Hofkins 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, Hoskins, Hawkins, Hoskin, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hopkin

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Where is the Hofkins family from?

You can see how Hofkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Hofkins families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hofkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofkins 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 Hofkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofkins. 39% of Hofkins men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Hofkins women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofkins were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Accountant
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofkins 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hofkins. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hofkins. For the veterans among your Hofkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofkins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hofkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hofkins in 1974 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofkins 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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