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Hoofer Family History

Hoofer 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: Hofer, Hopfer, Hoover, Hooper, Hooker, Hoefer, Hoober, Hoffer, Hooser

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Where is the Hoofer family from?

You can see how Hoofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoofer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hoofer families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoofer's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Hoofer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoofer 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 Hoofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoofer. 100% of Hoofer 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 Hoofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoofer 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 Hoofer. 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 305 military records available for the last name Hoofer. For the veterans among your Hoofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoofer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hoofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoofer in 1968 was 91, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoofer 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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