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Origins of the Hofmann surname

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We have a total number of 1317 records for people with the last name Hofmann.

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Where do most Hofmanns live?

In 1921, most Hofmanns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hofmanns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 535 records for the Hofmann surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Hofmanns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hofmann first names?

  • Johannes
  • Johann Georg
  • Anna
  • Anna Maria

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Common jobs for Hofmanns

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

Common Female occupations for Hofmanns in 1921
Child

5

Clerks

4

Ehefrau

3

Kind

3

Cook Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Hofmanns in 1921
Bauer

13

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

13

Foremen

12

Tinsmiths

12

Farm Hands

11

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