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Hofgren Family History

Hofgren 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: Lofgren, Hogen, Horgen, Horen, Helgren, Shogren, Bogren, Mogren

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Where is the Hofgren family from?

You can see how Hofgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hofgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hofgren families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hofgren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hofgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofgren. 100% of Hofgren women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Hofgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofgren 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Hofgren. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hofgren. For the veterans among your Hofgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofgren lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Hofgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hofgren in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2003.

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