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Hoffey Family History

Hoffey 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: Coffey, Hoffer, Haffey, Offen, Howley, Hoff, Hooley, Huffer, Hoffner

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Where is the Hoffey family from?

You can see how Hoffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hoffey families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hoffey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoffey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffey 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 Hoffey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Hoffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Hoffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffey 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hoffey. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hoffey. For the veterans among your Hoffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hoffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoffey in 1961 was 29, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffey 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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