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Hoppman Family History

Hoppman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hoppmann (see Hopmann).

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


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Where is the Hoppman family from?

You can see how Hoppman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoppman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Hoppman families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hoppman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoppman families in 1911.
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What did your Hoppman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoppman. 28% of Hoppman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hoppman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoppman were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

What Hoppman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoppman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppman 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Hoppman. 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 273 military records available for the last name Hoppman. For the veterans among your Hoppman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoppman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hoppman in 1955 was 53, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoppman 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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