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Hoefke Family History

Hoefke 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: Hoefle, Hoezee, Oelke, Hoeft, Hoehne, Hoefler, Goerke, Hoek, Heike

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Where is the Hoefke family from?

You can see how Hoefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoefke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoefke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoefke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoefke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hoefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefke 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hoefke. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hoefke. For the veterans among your Hoefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hoefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoefke in 1962 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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