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Hofferberth Family History

Hofferberth Surname 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: Hofferber, Hoffenberg, Herbert, Hoffberg, Hoffert, Hoffecker

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Where is the Hofferberth family from?

You can see how Hofferberth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofferberth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofferberth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Hofferberth families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hofferberth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hofferberth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofferberth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hofferberth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofferberth. 60% of Hofferberth men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Hofferberth 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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hofferberth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Hofferberth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofferberth 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hofferberth. 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 111 military records available for the last name Hofferberth. For the veterans among your Hofferberth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofferberth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hofferberth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hofferberth in 1954 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofferberth 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.

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