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Hofley Family History

Hofley 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: Howley, Hooley, Hosley, Hefley, Holley, Hopley, Hafley, Hofler, Holey

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Where is the Hofley family from?

You can see how Hofley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hofley families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hofley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofley 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 Hofley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofley. 43% of Hofley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hofley women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hofley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Hofley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofley 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Hofley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hofley. For the veterans among your Hofley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Hofley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hofley in 1965 was 35, and 78 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofley 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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