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Hoefakker Family History

Hoefakker 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: Hofacker, Hoffacker, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Hoefer, Honaker, Hoecker

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Where is the Hoefakker family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoefakker. 100% of Hoefakker men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hoefakker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hoefakker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoefakker 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hoefakker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Hoefakker. For the veterans among your Hoefakker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoefakker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hoefakker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoefakker in 1969 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoefakker 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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