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Origins of the Hoof surname

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About the Hoofs

We have a total number of 1536 records for people with the last name Hoof.

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Where do most Hoofs live?

In 1921, most Hoofs lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Hoofs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,380 records for the Hoof surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hoofs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hoofs.

What are the most common Hoof first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hoofs

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

Common Female occupations for Hoofs in 1921
General Servant Domestic

8

Dressmaker

6

Domestic Servant

5

General Servant

3

Caretaker

2

Common Male occupations for Hoofs in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Miner

7

Stone Miner

6

Carpenter

5

Forge Labourer

5

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