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Hoffenberg Family History

Hoffenberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name derived from German Hoffnung ‘hope’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’. It may have been adopted as an expression of hope for a better future.

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


Similar surnames: Lowenberg, Goldenberg, Sonnenberg, Kohlenberg, Hoffberg, Rosenberg

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Where is the Hoffenberg family from?

You can see how Hoffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hoffenberg family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoffenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoffenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffenberg. 52% of Hoffenberg men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Hoffenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffenberg were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    52%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Manufacturer
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffenberg 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Hoffenberg. 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 345 military records available for the last name Hoffenberg. For the veterans among your Hoffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffenberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hoffenberg in 1949 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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