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Hofker Family History

Hofker Surname 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: Hofer, Hocker, Hooker, Hoffer, Hofler, Hacker, Homer, Holder, Harker

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Where is the Hofker family from?

You can see how Hofker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hofker families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hofker's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hofker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Hofker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofker 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hofker. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hofker. For the veterans among your Hofker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hofker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hofker in 1962 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofker 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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