Nella Hoffman (1910–2002)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1910
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Nella Hoffman born? 1910.
When did Nella Hoffman die? 2002.
Life story
Nella Hoffman (1910–2002) was born in 1910, and died in 2002, at about age 92. A cemetery record documents Nella's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nella's life.

Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Nella’s records
The world Nella lived through
1912 · age 2 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 17 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 29 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 40 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 49 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 59 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 76 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Nella Hoffman
When was Nella Hoffman born?
Nella Hoffman was born in 1910.
When did Nella Hoffman die?
Nella Hoffman died in 2002.
How old was Nella Hoffman at the time of death?
Nella Hoffman was about 92 years old.
Where is Nella Hoffman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nella's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nella Hoffman was born?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Nella was born.
Who was president when Nella Hoffman died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Nella died.
What generation was Nella Hoffman part of?
Born in 1910, Nella Hoffman was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Nella Hoffman's lifetime?
During Nella's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 2); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 19); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 34); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 45); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 55); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nella Hoffman?
Federal censuses taken during Nella's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1910
Death
2002
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records

Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Hoffman family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Nella Hoffman (1910–2002)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/nella-hoffman-1910-2002-dad11cb0/, accessed 2026-11-13.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/nella-hoffman-1910-2002-dad11cb0/
Sources
Other Nella Hoffman records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Hoffman family records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.
