Hofbauer Family History

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Hofbauer Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a farmer (Middle High German gebur(e)) who owned his farm, Middle High German hof, or who farmed in the service of a court, Middle High German hof.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bauer, Hoffner, Neubauer, Hallbauer, Hofer, Hofacker, Gebauer, Hauer

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Hofbauer Family Origin

Where is the Hofbauer family from?

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You can see how Hofbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofbauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofbauer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hofbauer families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hofbauer's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hofbauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofbauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hofbauer Family Occupations

What did your Hofbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Hofbauer. 67% of Hofbauer men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Lumberman
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hofbauer Historical Records

What Hofbauer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hofbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofbauer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 989 immigration records available for the last name Hofbauer. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Hofbauer. For the veterans among your Hofbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hofbauer Life Expectancy

What is the average Hofbauer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hofbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hofbauer in 1961 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofbauer 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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