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Hofmeyr Family History

Hofmeyr 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: Hofmeyer, Homer, Holmer, Hofer, Hoffmeyer, Homeyer, Hommer, Hosmer

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Where is the Hofmeyr family from?

You can see how Hofmeyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofmeyr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Hofmeyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Hofmeyr families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofmeyr's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hofmeyr families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hofmeyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofmeyr 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Hofmeyr. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hofmeyr. For the veterans among your Hofmeyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofmeyr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofmeyr 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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