Hofius Family History

Hofius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Hoff or Hof.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Hoffa, Tobias, Lenius, Pontius, Rous, Hugus, Hoos, Honick, Rogus, Hoing

18,000 record(s) for Hofius

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
236	Military Records
244	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
13K	Member Trees

Where is the Hofius family from?

You can see how Hofius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hofius family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hofius families in 1840.

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

What did your Hofius ancestors do for a living?

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

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

56%

Minister

23%

Clerk

23%

What Hofius family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Hofius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 244 immigration records available for the last name Hofius. 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 236 military records available for the last name Hofius. For the veterans among your Hofius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hofius lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hofius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hofius in 1954 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofius 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.