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Hoffshire Family History

Hoffshire 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: Hampshire, Lopshire, Hoffner, Fesmire, Hoffart, Hoshino, Cheshire

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Where is the Hoffshire family from?

You can see how Hoffshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffshire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoffshire families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffshire's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hoffshire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hoffshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffshire 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hoffshire. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoffshire. For the veterans among your Hoffshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffshire lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Hoffshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hoffshire in 1971 was 73, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffshire 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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