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Hofmeyer Name Meaning

German: variant of Hoffmeyer . Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Hofmeijer a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Hoffmeyer, Hoffmeier, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Wolfmeyer, Homeier

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Where is the Hofmeyer family from?

You can see how Hofmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofmeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hofmeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hofmeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hofmeyer families in 1911.
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What did your Hofmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofmeyer. 30% of Hofmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hofmeyer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Sheep Steerer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofmeyer 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Hofmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Hofmeyer. For the veterans among your Hofmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofmeyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hofmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hofmeyer in 1959 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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