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Origins of the Hoffman surname

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About the Hoffmans

We have a total number of 21372 records for people with the last name Hoffman.

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Where do most Hoffmans live?

In 1921, most Hoffmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hoffmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,510 records for the Hoffman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Hoffmans most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Millers

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hoffmans.

What are the most common Hoffman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hoffman family members

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

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