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Imhoff Family History

Imhoff Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): topographic name for someone who lived or worked ‘at the manor farm’.

It originates from Middle Low German hof, which means ‘farmstead, manor farm, court’.

This indicates a connection to agricultural settlements and the social structures around them.

The term reflects the historical significance of manor farms in the region.

Such names often denote geographical and social standing in medieval communities.

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


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You can see how Imhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Imhoff families living in Warwickshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Imhoff's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Imhoff families in 1891.
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What did your Imhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Imhoff. 100% of Imhoff men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Imhoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Imhoff. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Imhoff. For the veterans among your Imhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imhoff lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Imhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Imhoff in 1943 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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