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Hoffinger Family History

Hoffinger 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: Hopfinger, Hoffner, Hollinger, Effinger, Holzinger, Hottinger

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Where is the Hoffinger family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffinger. 56% of Hoffinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hoffinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffinger were Clerk and Cashier. .

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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
    56%
  • Printer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Hoffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffinger 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Hoffinger. 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 387 military records available for the last name Hoffinger. For the veterans among your Hoffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hoffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoffinger in 1965 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

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