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Hofland Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a common placename denoting land adjacent to a lord's court. Americanized form of Norwegian Hovland .

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


Similar surnames: Holland, Hoyland, Hovland, Lofland, Morland, Howland, Dowland

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Where is the Hofland family from?

You can see how Hofland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hofland families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hofland's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hofland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hofland. 100% of Hofland 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%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hofland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofland 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Hofland. 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 350 military records available for the last name Hofland. For the veterans among your Hofland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofland lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hofland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hofland in 1961 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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