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Hoffmon Family History

Hoffmon 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, Hoffmann, Roffman, Goffman, Koffman, Hofman, Coffman

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Where is the Hoffmon family from?

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

What did your Hoffmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffmon. 24% of Hoffmon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hoffmon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffmon were Auto Electrician and Farm. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Auto Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Hoffmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffmon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hoffmon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hoffmon. For the veterans among your Hoffmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffmon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Hoffmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoffmon in 1966 was 78, and 92 in 1997.

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