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Hoecker Family History

Hoecker Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Hoecker family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hoecker families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hoecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoecker families in 1891.
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What did your Hoecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoecker. 100% of Hoecker women worked as a Cotton Weaver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

What Hoecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 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 Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Hoecker. 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 658 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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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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