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Hofberger Family History

Hofberger Name 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: Hofferber, Heuberger, Boxberger, Hamberger, Hornberger, Hemberger

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Where is the Hofberger family from?

You can see how Hofberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hofberger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofberger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hofberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofberger. 100% of Hofberger men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Hofberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofberger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hofberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Hofberger. For the veterans among your Hofberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofberger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hofberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hofberger in 1970 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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