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Hodapp Family History

Hodapp Surname Meaning

South German: probably a nickname for a clumsy person from Middle High German hōh ‘high tall’ + tappe ‘clumsy person fool’ for someone who like to put on airs.

It is possibly a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with od ‘property wealth’ Hot(t)op.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hodapp family from?

You can see how Hodapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodapp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodapp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hodapp families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodapp's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hodapp families in 1891.
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What did your Hodapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodapp. 24% of Hodapp men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hodapp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodapp were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hodapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodapp 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Hodapp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hodapp. For the veterans among your Hodapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodapp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hodapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hodapp in 1955 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodapp 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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