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Hoepe Family History

Hoepe 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: Hope, Hoppe, Hoeper, Hoene, Hoese, Pope, House, Hone, Hose, Holme

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Where is the Hoepe family from?

You can see how Hoepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoepe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoepe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoepe families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoepe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoepe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoepe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hoepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hoepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoepe 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hoepe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hoepe. For the veterans among your Hoepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoepe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Hoepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hoepe in 1968 was 92, and 88 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoepe 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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