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Hoffmeyer Name Meaning

German: occupational name for the supervisor (see Meyer ) of the manor farm on an estate Middle High German Middle Low German hof. This surname is also found in Denmark.

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


Similar surnames: Holtmeyer, Homeyer, Hofstetter, Hoffner, Nordmeyer, Hofferber

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Where is the Hoffmeyer family from?

You can see how Hoffmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffmeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Hoffmeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffmeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoffmeyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoffmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoffmeyer. 72% of Hoffmeyer 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
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hoffmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffmeyer 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Hoffmeyer. 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 Hoffmeyer. For the veterans among your Hoffmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffmeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoffmeyer in 1956 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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