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Hofferbert Family History

Hofferbert 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, Hoffenberg, Herbert, Hoffberg, Hoffert, Hoffecker, Hoffner

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Where is the Hofferbert family from?

You can see how Hofferbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofferbert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofferbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Hofferbert families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hofferbert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hofferbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofferbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofferbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofferbert. 70% of Hofferbert men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Hofferbert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofferbert were Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
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What Hofferbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofferbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofferbert 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Hofferbert. 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 215 military records available for the last name Hofferbert. For the veterans among your Hofferbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofferbert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Hofferbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hofferbert in 1954 was 52, and 79 in 2002.

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