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Hofve Family History

Hofve 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: Hove, House, Hone, Hose, Love, Holme, Hope, Dove, Hole, Hoyle

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofve 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 19 census records available for the last name Hofve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofve 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hofve. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Hofve. For the veterans among your Hofve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofve lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hofve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hofve in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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