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Hoefner Family History

Hoefner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Höfner (see Hofner). Compare Hoeffner.

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


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Where is the Hoefner family from?

You can see how Hoefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hoefner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoefner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoefner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefner 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 Hoefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoefner. 18% of Hoefner men worked as a Butcher and 50% of Hoefner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoefner were Bookkeeper 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

  • Butcher
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Meat Cutter
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hoefner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefner 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Hoefner. 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 303 military records available for the last name Hoefner. For the veterans among your Hoefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoefner in 1947 was 34, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoefner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefner 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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