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Hoefler Family History

Hoefler Surname Meaning

German (Höfler): occupational or status name for the owner of a small farm (Middle High German hovelīn).

Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Höfl or Höfle.

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


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Where is the Hoefler family from?

You can see how Hoefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hoefler families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoefler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hoefler families in 1891.
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What did your Hoefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoefler. 23% of Hoefler men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hoefler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoefler were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

What Hoefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefler 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Hoefler. 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 725 military records available for the last name Hoefler. For the veterans among your Hoefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hoefler in 1945 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefler 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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