Origins of the Hoffmann surname

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    In 1921, most Hoffmanns lived in london

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    1,500 Hoffmanns found in all Census records

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    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Hoffmanns

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    Commmon female occupations for Hoffmanns in 1921

    Infant

    9

    Private Means

    8

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Governess

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Hoffmanns in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    24

    Farm Hands

    22

    Clerks

    14

    Tailor

    14

    Farmer

    13

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