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Hofka Family History

Hofka 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: Sofka, Hoffa, Hook, Hock, Hoff, Polka, Kafka, Hora, Honda, Hofer

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Where is the Hofka family from?

You can see how Hofka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hofka families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hofka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Hofka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hofka. 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 Hofka. For the veterans among your Hofka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hofka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hofka in 1968 was 34, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofka 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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