Origins of the Hoffman surname
About the Hoffmans
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Interesting facts about Hoffman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hoffman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Hoffman first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Hoffmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hoffmans in 1921
Tailoress
29
Laundress
17
Dressmaker
16
Domestic Servant
15
Living On Own Means
14
Common male occupations for Hoffmans in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
260
Farm Hands
218
Tinsmiths
144
Clerks
123
General Farmers
106
