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Hopner Family History

Hopner 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: Horner, Hopper, Hopfer, Hosner, Hohner, Honer, Hopler, Hapner, Hepner

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Where is the Hopner family from?

You can see how Hopner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hopner families living in Staffordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hopner's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hopner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopner 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 Hopner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Governess were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopner. 29% of Hopner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hopner women worked as a Governess. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopner were Painter and Telephone Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Governess
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hopner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopner 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Hopner. 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 548 military records available for the last name Hopner. For the veterans among your Hopner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hopner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hopner in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopner 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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