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Hopmayer Family History

Hopmayer 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: Homeyer, Hofmeyer, Homer, Mayer, Hayer, Holmer, Hopper, Payer, Player

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Where is the Hopmayer family from?

You can see how Hopmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hopmayer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopmayer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hopmayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopmayer 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 Hopmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopmayer. 100% of Hopmayer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hopmayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hopmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopmayer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hopmayer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hopmayer. For the veterans among your Hopmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopmayer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hopmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hopmayer in 1971 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopmayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopmayer 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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