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Hoofe Family History

Hoofe 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: Hoof, Hoose, Hoole, Hooge, Hooe, Hooke, Moore, Hook, Hood, House

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Where is the Hoofe family from?

You can see how Hoofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoofe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Hoofe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoofe family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoofe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoofe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoofe 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 Hoofe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoofe. 100% of Hoofe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoofe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Hoofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoofe 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hoofe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hoofe. For the veterans among your Hoofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoofe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Hoofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoofe in 1966 was 70, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoofe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoofe 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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