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Hoofard Family History

Hoofard 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: Hoffard, Howard, Hoffart, Holford, Hoggard, Rookard, Hofford, Hosford

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Where is the Hoofard family from?

You can see how Hoofard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoofard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hoofard families living in Oklahoma. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hoofard's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Hoofard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoofard 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 Hoofard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoofard. 50% of Hoofard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hoofard women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hoofard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Hoofard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoofard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hoofard. 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 184 military records available for the last name Hoofard. For the veterans among your Hoofard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoofard lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hoofard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoofard in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoofard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoofard 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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