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Hoffler Family History

Hoffler Surname Meaning

German (Höffler): variant of Höfler denotes the owner of a small farm from Swabian Höfele + agent noun suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Hoffler family from?

You can see how Hoffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hoffler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoffler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffler 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 Hoffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffler. 42% of Hoffler men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Hoffler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffler were Manager and New Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Domestic
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Hoffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffler 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Hoffler. 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 806 military records available for the last name Hoffler. For the veterans among your Hoffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoffler in 1953 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffler 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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