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Byhoffer Family History

Byhoffer 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: Hoffer, Huffer, Hoffner, Schiffer, Offer, Coffer, Hofer, Hopfer

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Where is the Byhoffer family from?

You can see how Byhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byhoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Byhoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Byhoffer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Byhoffer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Byhoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byhoffer 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 Byhoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Byhoffer. 100% of Byhoffer men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Byhoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Byhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byhoffer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Byhoffer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Byhoffer. For the veterans among your Byhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byhoffer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Byhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Byhoffer in 1981 was 51, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byhoffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byhoffer 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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