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Hopfensperger Family History

Hopfensperger Surname Meaning

South German: apparently a topographic or habitational name of undetermined derivation.

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


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Where is the Hopfensperger family from?

You can see how Hopfensperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopfensperger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopfensperger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hopfensperger families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopfensperger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hopfensperger families in 1880.
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What did your Hopfensperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopfensperger. 19% of Hopfensperger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hopfensperger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopfensperger were Cattle Buyer and 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Meat Cutter
    12%
  • Cattle Buyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Hopfensperger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Hopfensperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopfensperger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hopfensperger. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hopfensperger. For the veterans among your Hopfensperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopfensperger lifespan?

Average Hopfensperger life expectancy in 2001 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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