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Hoepfer Family History

Hoepfer 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: Toepfer, Hopfer, Hoepfner, Hoeper, Hoefer, Hepfer, Hoepner, Hopper

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Where is the Hoepfer family from?

You can see how Hoepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoepfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoepfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hoepfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoepfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoepfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoepfer 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 Hoepfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Roofer
    100%

What Hoepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Hoepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoepfer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hoepfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Hoepfer. For the veterans among your Hoepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoepfer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hoepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hoepfer in 1969 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoepfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoepfer 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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