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Hofford Family History

Hofford Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Offord with prosthetic H-.

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


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Where is the Hofford family from?

You can see how Hofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hofford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hofford families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hofford's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hofford families in 1911.
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What did your Hofford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hofford. 100% of Hofford men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hofford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofford 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Hofford. 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 456 military records available for the last name Hofford. For the veterans among your Hofford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofford lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hofford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hofford in 1957 was 40, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofford 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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