Hoefer Family History

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Hoefer Name Meaning

German (also Höfer): variant of Hofer. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Hof.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hofer, Hoefler, Hoeper, Holter, Hoefert, Hoffer, Hoeger, Hopfer

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Hoefer Family Origin

Where is the Hoefer family from?

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You can see how Hoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoefer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoefer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 56 Hoefer families living in Missouri. This was about 16% of all the recorded Hoefer's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hoefer Family Occupations

What did your Hoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Administrator Local Government Officer and Household Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Hoefer.

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Administrator Local Government Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Household Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hoefer Historical Records

What Hoefer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoefer. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hoefer. For the veterans among your Hoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hoefer Life Expectancy

What is the average Hoefer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoefer in 1944 was 20, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefer 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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