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Hoft Family History

Hoft Surname Meaning

German (Höft): see Hoeft.

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


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Where is the Hoft family from?

You can see how Hoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hoft families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoft 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 Hoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoft. 20% of Hoft men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Hoft women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoft were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Hoft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoft 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoft. For the veterans among your Hoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoft in 1964 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoft 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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