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Hoffhines Family History

Hoffhines 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: Huffhines, Huffines, Hoffner, Houchins, Huffine, Goffinet, Hoffmann

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Where is the Hoffhines family from?

You can see how Hoffhines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffhines family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffhines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hoffhines families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffhines's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoffhines families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffhines 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 Hoffhines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoffhines. 43% of Hoffhines men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Shovel Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Hoffhines family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoffhines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffhines 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hoffhines. 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 171 military records available for the last name Hoffhines. For the veterans among your Hoffhines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffhines lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffhines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hoffhines in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffhines 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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