Hoecker Family History

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Hoecker Name Meaning

German (Höcker): occupational name for a small trader, Middle High German hocke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hocker, Hucker, Noecker, Ecker, Boenker, Boecker, Habecker, Hofacker

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Hoecker Family Origin

Where is the Hoecker family from?

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You can see how Hoecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoecker families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Hoecker families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hoecker's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hoecker Family Occupations

What did your Hoecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Hoecker occupation in the USA was Farmer. 18% of Hoecker's were Farmers. Farmer, Carpenter and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hoecker. A less common occupation for the Hoecker family was At Home.

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  • Farmer

    18%

  • Carpenter

    9%

  • Laborer

    9%

  • At Home

    5%

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

Hoecker Historical Records

What Hoecker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoecker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoecker. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoecker. For the veterans among your Hoecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hoecker Life Expectancy

What is the average Hoecker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hoecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoecker in 1957 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoecker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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