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Hupfeld Family History

Hupfeld 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: Hosfeld, Hupfer, Hausfeld, Rumfelt, Huffer, Hummel, Hipwell, Feld

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Where is the Hupfeld family from?

You can see how Hupfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hupfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hupfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hupfeld families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hupfeld's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Hupfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hupfeld 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 Hupfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hupfeld. 40% of Hupfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hupfeld women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hupfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Hupfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hupfeld 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hupfeld. 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 713 military records available for the last name Hupfeld. For the veterans among your Hupfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hupfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hupfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hupfeld in 1963 was 18, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hupfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hupfeld 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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