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Hopperstad Family History

Hopperstad 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: Hoppert, Hopper, Hillestad, Hofstad, Harstad, Morstad, Hoversten

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Where is the Hopperstad family from?

You can see how Hopperstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopperstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopperstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hopperstad families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopperstad's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hopperstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopperstad 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 Hopperstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopperstad. 60% of Hopperstad men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hopperstad women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopperstad were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Hopperstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Hopperstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopperstad 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hopperstad. 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 147 military records available for the last name Hopperstad. For the veterans among your Hopperstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopperstad lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hopperstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hopperstad in 1952 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopperstad 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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