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Hofner Family History

Hofner Surname Meaning

German (also Höfner): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Hofen or Höfen. Compare Hoffner 2 and Hoefner.

German (also Höfner): variant of Hoffner.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hoffner.

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


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Where is the Hofner family from?

You can see how Hofner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hofner family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hofner's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Hofner families in 1911.
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What did your Hofner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofner. 20% of Hofner men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Hofner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofner were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Hofner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hofner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hofner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hofner. For the veterans among your Hofner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hofner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hofner in 1965 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofner 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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