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Hofus Family History

Hofus 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: Hofius, House, Loftus, Hoff, Bonus, Rufus, Holub, Hodes, Hoos, Hogue

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Where is the Hofus family from?

You can see how Hofus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hofus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hofus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofus 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 Hofus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofus. 100% of Hofus men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Hofus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hofus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hofus. For the veterans among your Hofus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofus lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Hofus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hofus in 1983 was 70, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofus 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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