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Origins of the Hoffmeister surname

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About the Hoffmeisters

We have a total number of 464 records for people with the last name Hoffmeister.

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Where do most Hoffmeisters live?

In 1921, most Hoffmeisters lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hoffmeisters

How common is your surname?

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

We have 267 records for the Hoffmeister surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hoffmeisters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hoffmeisters.

What are the most common Hoffmeister first names?

  • Henry
  • William
  • Anna
  • Mary

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

Common jobs for Hoffmeisters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hoffmeisters in 1921
Private Means

4

Dressmaker

3

General Practitioner

3

Living On Own Means

3

Apprentice Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for Hoffmeisters in 1921
Attendants

3

Clerks

3

General Practitioner

3

Living On Own Means

3

Semiskilled Painters

3

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