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Hoppes Name Meaning

Variant of Hopps .

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


Similar surnames: Hopper, Hopp, Hoppe, Copps, Happe, Hopfer, Happel, Kopper, Copper

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Where is the Hoppes family from?

You can see how Hoppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hoppes families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hoppes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoppes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoppes. 26% of Hoppes men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Hoppes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoppes were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hoppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppes 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Hoppes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoppes. For the veterans among your Hoppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hoppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoppes in 1945 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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