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Hofke Family History

Hofke 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: Hopke, Hoke, Hooke, Cocke, Hook, House, Hone, Hose, Holme, Hope

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Where is the Hofke family from?

You can see how Hofke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hofke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hofke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hofke families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hofke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hofke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hofke 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 153 census records available for the last name Hofke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hofke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hofke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hofke. For the veterans among your Hofke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hofke lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Hofke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hofke in 1983 was 62, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hofke 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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