Hoffay Family History

Hoffay Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hoffa, Hoff, Coffey, Hoffart, Boffa, Hoffman, Hobday, Hofman, Holway, Moffat

2,000 record(s) for Hoffay

679	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
164	Military Records
138	Immigration Records
455	Census and Voter Lists
751	Member Trees

Where is the Hoffay family from?

You can see how Hoffay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoffay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Hoffay families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hoffay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoffay families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoffay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoffay.

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

43%

Shipping clerk

29%

Laborer

29%

What Hoffay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 455 census records available for the last name Hoffay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 138 immigration records available for the last name Hoffay. 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.

Military Records

There are 164 military records available for the last name Hoffay. For the veterans among your Hoffay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hoffay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hoffay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoffay in 1964 was 63, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.