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Hofmister Family History

Hofmister 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: Hofmeister, Hollister, Hoffmaster, Hoffmeister, Hamiter, Hoster

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Where is the Hofmister family from?

You can see how Hofmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofmister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofmister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hofmister families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hofmister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hofmister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofmister 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 Hofmister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofmister. 72% of Hofmister men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Hofmister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Hofmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofmister 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hofmister. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hofmister. For the veterans among your Hofmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofmister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hofmister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hofmister in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofmister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofmister 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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