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Hofton Family History

Hofton Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Houghton; see Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hofton family from?

You can see how Hofton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hofton families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hofton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hofton families in 1891.
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What did your Hofton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hofton. 50% of Hofton men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 69% of Hofton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofton were Building Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    50%
  • Building Contractor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Curtain Mender
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%

What Hofton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Hofton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofton 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hofton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hofton. For the veterans among your Hofton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofton lifespan?

Average Hofton life expectancy in 1995 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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