This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hoepner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hoepner Family History

Hoepner Surname Meaning

North German (Höpner): variant of Höppner (see Hoeppner).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hoepner family from?

You can see how Hoepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoepner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoepner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hoepner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hoepner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoepner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoepner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hoepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoepner. 46% of Hoepner men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hoepner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoepner were Manager and Weaver.

View Census Data for Hoepner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Weaver
    9%

What Hoepner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoepner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hoepner

Passenger Lists

There are 518 immigration records available for the last name Hoepner. 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.

View all Hoepner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoepner. For the veterans among your Hoepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hoepner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hoepner family history

Discover More

What is the average Hoepner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoepner in 1953 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoepner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoepner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hoepner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial