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Hoetker Family History

Hoetker 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: Hoecker, Holter, Boenker, Noecker, Horter, Hoelzer, Holtzer, Hoster

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Where is the Hoetker family from?

You can see how Hoetker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoetker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hoetker families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hoetker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoetker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoetker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoetker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoetker. 100% of Hoetker men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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What Hoetker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hoetker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoetker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hoetker. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hoetker. For the veterans among your Hoetker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoetker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoetker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoetker in 1962 was 80, and 64 in 2003.

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