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Hofferber Family History

Hofferber Surname Meaning

German: truncated form of Hoffherbert a distinguishing nickname composed of Middle High German hof ‘manor farm’ + the ancient Germanic personal name Herbert.

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


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Where is the Hofferber family from?

You can see how Hofferber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofferber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Hofferber families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hofferber's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hofferber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofferber 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 Hofferber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofferber. 42% of Hofferber men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hofferber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hofferber were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Tinner
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hofferber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hofferber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofferber 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Hofferber. 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 303 military records available for the last name Hofferber. For the veterans among your Hofferber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofferber lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hofferber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hofferber in 1957 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofferber 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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