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Hoeppel Family History

Hoeppel Name 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: Koeppel, Hoppel, Koppel, Hopper, Hoppe, Kloeppel, Happel, Oppel

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Where is the Hoeppel family from?

You can see how Hoeppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeppel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hoeppel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeppel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hoeppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeppel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoeppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeppel. 50% of Hoeppel men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Toolmaker
    50%
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What Hoeppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Hoeppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeppel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hoeppel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Hoeppel. For the veterans among your Hoeppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeppel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoeppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoeppel in 1964 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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