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Hoeffer Family History

Hoeffer 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: Hoefler, Hoeffner, Hoefer, Hoeffel, Hoffer, Hoefner, Huffer, Pfeffer

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Where is the Hoeffer family from?

You can see how Hoeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hoeffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoeffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeffer 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 Hoeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoeffer. 100% of Hoeffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeffer 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Hoeffer. 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 494 military records available for the last name Hoeffer. For the veterans among your Hoeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoeffer in 1964 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeffer 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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