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Hoppen Family History

Hoppen Name Meaning

see Hopping . unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hopper, Hoppe, Koppen, Hoppes, Hoppel, Hippen, Poppen, Hoppin, Hope

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Where is the Hoppen family from?

You can see how Hoppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoppen family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoppen's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Hoppen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoppen. 25% of Hoppen men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Hoppen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoppen were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Clerk
    37%
  • Typist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppen 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Hoppen. 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 513 military records available for the last name Hoppen. For the veterans among your Hoppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hoppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hoppen in 1960 was 59, and 78 in 2002.

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