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Hofeman Family History

Hofeman 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: Hoffman, Hofman, Hafeman, Holeman, Coleman, Hoffmann, Roseman, Goeman

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Where is the Hofeman family from?

You can see how Hofeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hofeman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hofeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hofeman. 50% of Hofeman 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Boat Builder
    20%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Hofeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofeman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hofeman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hofeman. For the veterans among your Hofeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofeman lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Hofeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hofeman in 1989 was 85, and 76 in 1993.

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