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Hoffhein Family History

Hoffhein 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: Hoffmann, Offen, Holstein, Hoffner, Hochrein, Coffin, Goffin, Hoffman

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Where is the Hoffhein family from?

You can see how Hoffhein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffhein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoffhein family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hoffhein's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Hoffhein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffhein 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 Hoffhein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoffhein. 50% of Hoffhein men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Hoffhein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Hoffhein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffhein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hoffhein. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hoffhein. For the veterans among your Hoffhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffhein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoffhein in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoffhein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffhein 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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