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Hoffecker Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Hoffacker .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoffacker, Hofferber, Honecker, Roecker, Hoffner, Hoffmeier

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Where is the Hoffecker family from?

You can see how Hoffecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Hoffecker families living in Delaware. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hoffecker's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hoffecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoffecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffecker. 18% of Hoffecker men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hoffecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffecker were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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What Hoffecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoffecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffecker 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Hoffecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 545 military records available for the last name Hoffecker. For the veterans among your Hoffecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffecker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoffecker in 1947 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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