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Hoferka Family History

Hoferka 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, Hovorka, Homer, Hober, Berka, Hofeldt, Hover, Hoberg, Hoger

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Where is the Hoferka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoferka 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 Hoferka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoferka. 50% of Hoferka men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hoferka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hoferka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoferka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hoferka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoferka. For the veterans among your Hoferka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoferka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hoferka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoferka in 1969 was 67, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoferka 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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