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Hoppel Name Meaning

German (Höppel): cognate of Swiss German Hoppler (see Hopler ).

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


Similar surnames: Hoppe, Happel, Hopley, Hopler, Toppel, Cappel, Koppel, Oppel, Roppel

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Where is the Hoppel family from?

You can see how Hoppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hoppel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoppel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoppel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoppel. 20% of Hoppel men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Hoppel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoppel were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppel 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Hoppel. 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 931 military records available for the last name Hoppel. For the veterans among your Hoppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoppel in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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