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Hopfinger Family History

Hopfinger Surname Meaning

German (Höpfinger): habitational name for someone from Höpfingen near Heilbronn.

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


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Where is the Hopfinger family from?

You can see how Hopfinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopfinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopfinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hopfinger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopfinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hopfinger families in 1911.
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What did your Hopfinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopfinger. 49% of Hopfinger men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hopfinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopfinger were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hopfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopfinger 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Hopfinger. 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 486 military records available for the last name Hopfinger. For the veterans among your Hopfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopfinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hopfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hopfinger in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopfinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopfinger 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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