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Hofs Family History

Hofs 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: Hoff, Hoos, Hons, Hoes, Hoefs, Hof, Hoss, Hoft, Ross, Hong

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Where is the Hofs family from?

You can see how Hofs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Hofs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hofs family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofs's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hofs families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofs 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 277 census records available for the last name Hofs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofs 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hofs. 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 125 military records available for the last name Hofs. For the veterans among your Hofs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofs 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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