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Zumhofe Family History

Zumhofe 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: Puthoff, Wemhoff, Zumbo, Imhoff, Uphoff, Uthoff, Rumore, Plumhoff

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Where is the Zumhofe family from?

You can see how Zumhofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumhofe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zumhofe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zumhofe family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zumhofe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zumhofe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zumhofe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zumhofe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Zumhofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumhofe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zumhofe. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zumhofe. For the veterans among your Zumhofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumhofe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zumhofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zumhofe in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

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