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Hoeppner Family History

Hoeppner Surname Meaning

North German (Höppner): occupational name for a grower of or dealer in hops (see Hoepfner).

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


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Where is the Hoeppner family from?

You can see how Hoeppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeppner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeppner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hoeppner family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoeppner's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hoeppner families in 1891.
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What did your Hoeppner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeppner. 32% of Hoeppner men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hoeppner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoeppner were Salesman and Clerk.

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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%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Hoeppner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hoeppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeppner 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 Hoeppner. 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 Hoeppner. For the veterans among your Hoeppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeppner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoeppner in 1953 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeppner 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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