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Hoepken Family History

Hoepken 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: Heiken, Hoeper, Doepke, Hopke, Hopkin, Hemken, Roepke, Popken, Oetken

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Where is the Hoepken family from?

You can see how Hoepken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoepken family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hoepken family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoepken's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hoepken families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hoepken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoepken 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hoepken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoepken. For the veterans among your Hoepken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoepken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Hoepken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoepken in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoepken 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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