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Hopfe Family History

Hopfe 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, Hopf, Hopfer, Hopke, Pope, House, Hone, Hose, Holme

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Where is the Hopfe family from?

You can see how Hopfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hopfe families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopfe's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hopfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopfe 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 Hopfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopfe. 32% of Hopfe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hopfe women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopfe were Salesman 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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hopfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hopfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopfe 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Hopfe. 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 561 military records available for the last name Hopfe. For the veterans among your Hopfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopfe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hopfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hopfe in 1963 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopfe 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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