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Hofmans Family History

Hofmans 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: Hofmann, Hofman, Homans, Hoffmann, Homan, Holman, Omans, Hopman

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Where is the Hofmans family from?

You can see how Hofmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofmans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hofmans families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Hofmans families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hofmans's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hofmans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofmans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofmans. 37% of Hofmans 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
    37%
  • Manager
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Hofmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofmans 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Hofmans. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hofmans. For the veterans among your Hofmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofmans lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Hofmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hofmans in 1983 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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