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Hopeck Family History

Hopeck 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: Honeck, Hoeck, Heck, Peck, Hope, Hock, Kopec, Howick, Bobeck, Speck

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Where is the Hopeck family from?

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

What did your Hopeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopeck. 43% of Hopeck men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hopeck women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopeck were Labor 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Hopeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Hopeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopeck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hopeck. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hopeck. For the veterans among your Hopeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopeck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hopeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hopeck in 1950 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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