Origins of the Hofer surname
About the Hofers
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Interesting facts about Hofer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hofer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Hofer first names?
John
Jacob
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Hofers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hofers in 1921
Living On Own Means
3
General Servant
2
Laundress
2
Teacher
2
Assistant In House Work And Business
1
Common male occupations for Hofers in 1921
General Farmers
12
Farm Hands
10
Tinsmiths
9
Bookkeepers And Cashiers
5
Clerks
5
