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Hoffstrom Family History

Hoffstrom 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: Holstrom, Holmstrom, Lofstrom, Mostrom, Hallstrom, Hofstra, Elfstrom

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Where is the Hoffstrom family from?

You can see how Hoffstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffstrom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hoffstrom families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoffstrom's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoffstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoffstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffstrom. 56% of Hoffstrom men worked as a Baker and 100% of Hoffstrom women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Baker
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Hoffstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffstrom 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Hoffstrom. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hoffstrom. For the veterans among your Hoffstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoffstrom in 1966 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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