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Holper Family History

Holper 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: Holder, Holmer, Hopper, Holter, Holler, Hooper, Hoeper, Wolper

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Where is the Holper family from?

You can see how Holper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Holper family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Holper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Holper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holper. 60% of Holper men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Holper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holper 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Holper. 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 224 military records available for the last name Holper. For the veterans among your Holper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Holper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holper in 1966 was 33, and 49 in 2002.

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