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Hopster Family History

Hopster 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: Hoster, Holster, Oster, Forster, Koster, Hopper, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Hopster family from?

You can see how Hopster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hopster families living in Minnesota. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hopster's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hopster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopster. 59% of Hopster men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Hopster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopster 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hopster. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hopster. For the veterans among your Hopster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hopster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hopster in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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