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Hoppers Family History

Hoppers 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: Hopper, Hoppes, Hoppert, Kopper, Hoppe, Kappers, Copper, Popper

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Where is the Hoppers family from?

You can see how Hoppers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hoppers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hoppers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoppers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppers 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 Hoppers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoppers. 34% of Hoppers men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hoppers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoppers were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Hoppers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoppers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppers 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hoppers. 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 530 military records available for the last name Hoppers. For the veterans among your Hoppers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppers lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hoppers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hoppers in 1948 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoppers 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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