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Hoffacker Name Meaning

German: variant of Hofacker .

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


Similar surnames: Hoffecker, Huffaker, Hofacker, Hocker, Hofferber, Hoffler, Hoffer

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Where is the Hoffacker family from?

You can see how Hoffacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffacker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoffacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Hoffacker families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoffacker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hoffacker families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoffacker 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 Hoffacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoffacker. 26% of Hoffacker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hoffacker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoffacker were Foreman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoffacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffacker 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Hoffacker. 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 437 military records available for the last name Hoffacker. For the veterans among your Hoffacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffacker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoffacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hoffacker in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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