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Hoefker Family History

Hoefker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hoefler, Hoefer, Hoecker, Hoefner, Hoffner, Boenker, Noecker, Hoelzer

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Where is the Hoefker family from?

You can see how Hoefker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoefker families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoefker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoefker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoefker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoefker. 60% of Hoefker men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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What Hoefker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hoefker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Hoefker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Hoefker. For the veterans among your Hoefker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hoefker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoefker in 1968 was 72, and 40 in 2003.

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