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Hofvander Family History

Hofvander 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: Hollander, Bolander, Commander, Levander, Hoffner, Hofacker, Helander

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Where is the Hofvander family from?

You can see how Hofvander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofvander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hofvander families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hofvander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofvander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofvander 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 Hofvander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hofvander. 100% of Hofvander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hofvander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hofvander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofvander 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hofvander. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hofvander. For the veterans among your Hofvander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofvander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Hofvander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hofvander in 1966 was 87, and 72 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hofvander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofvander 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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