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Hoffmans Family History

Hoffmans 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: Hoffmann, Hoffman, Roffman, Goffman, Koffman, Hofmann, Hofman

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Where is the Hoffmans family from?

You can see how Hoffmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffmans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hoffmans families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hoffmans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoffmans families in 1880.
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What did your Hoffmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffmans. 25% of Hoffmans men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hoffmans women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffmans were New Worker and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Hoffmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffmans 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hoffmans. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hoffmans. For the veterans among your Hoffmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffmans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Hoffmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoffmans in 1965 was 83, and 84 in 1999.

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