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Hoepfner Family History

Hoepfner Surname Meaning

German (Höpfner): occupational name for a grower of or dealer in hops Middle High German hopfener.

In some cases it may have been a metonymic occupational name for a brewer.

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


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Where is the Hoepfner family from?

You can see how Hoepfner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoepfner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoepfner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hoepfner families living in Isle of Man. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoepfner's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Hoepfner families in 1891.
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What did your Hoepfner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoepfner. 24% of Hoepfner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hoepfner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoepfner were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Hoepfner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoepfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoepfner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoepfner. 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 867 military records available for the last name Hoepfner. For the veterans among your Hoepfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoepfner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoepfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoepfner in 1955 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoepfner 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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