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Hufker Family History

Hufker 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: Huffer, Hucker, Hunker, Huber, Tucker, Hacker, Hutter, Ducker, Harker

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Where is the Hufker family from?

You can see how Hufker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hufker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hufker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hufker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hufker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hufker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hufker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Box Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufker. 60% of Hufker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hufker women worked as a Box Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hufker were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Maker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Hufker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Hufker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hufker. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hufker. For the veterans among your Hufker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hufker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hufker in 1966 was 79, and 80 in 2000.

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