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Hoffaker Family History

Hoffaker 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: Huffaker, Hoffacker, Hoffner, Hofacker, Hofbauer, Honaker, Hoffler

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Where is the Hoffaker family from?

You can see how Hoffaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoffaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoffaker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hoffaker families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoffaker's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hoffaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Hoffaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoffaker 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hoffaker. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hoffaker. For the veterans among your Hoffaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoffaker lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Hoffaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoffaker in 1979 was 81, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoffaker 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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