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Hopeman Family History

Hopeman 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: Copeman, Hopman, Lopeman, Hapeman, Hoppman, Holeman, Coleman, Roseman

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Where is the Hopeman family from?

You can see how Hopeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hopeman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hopeman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hopeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopeman 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 Hopeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopeman. 50% of Hopeman men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hopeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Hopeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopeman 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hopeman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hopeman. For the veterans among your Hopeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hopeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hopeman in 1963 was 83, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopeman 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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