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Hoofman Family History

Hoofman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hofman; compare Hoof.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoofman family from?

You can see how Hoofman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoofman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoofman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Hoofman family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoofman's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Hoofman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoofman 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 Hoofman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoofman. 48% of Hoofman men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Hoofman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoofman were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Hoofman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoofman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoofman 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Hoofman. 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 492 military records available for the last name Hoofman. For the veterans among your Hoofman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoofman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoofman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoofman in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoofman 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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