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Hofecker Family History

Hofecker 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: Hofacker, Hoecker, Hoffecker, Honecker, Noecker, Hocker, Boecker

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Where is the Hofecker family from?

You can see how Hofecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hofecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hofecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hofecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hofecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hofecker. 64% of Hofecker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hofecker women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Hofecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Hofecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofecker 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hofecker. 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 180 military records available for the last name Hofecker. For the veterans among your Hofecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hofecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hofecker in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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