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Hoppell Family History

Hoppell 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: Poppell, Hoppel, Koppel, Hopper, Chappell, Hipwell, Hoppe, Howell

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Where is the Hoppell family from?

You can see how Hoppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hoppell families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hoppell's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hoppell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppell 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 Hoppell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Hoppell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Hoppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hoppell. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hoppell. For the veterans among your Hoppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hoppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoppell in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoppell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoppell 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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