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Hoppenworth Family History

Hoppenworth 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: Hoppenrath, Opgenorth, Houseworth, Hepworth, Molesworth, Holdsworth

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Where is the Hoppenworth family from?

You can see how Hoppenworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppenworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoppenworth families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hoppenworth families living in Iowa. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hoppenworth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hoppenworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppenworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoppenworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoppenworth. 64% of Hoppenworth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Spray Painter
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%
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What Hoppenworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Hoppenworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppenworth 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hoppenworth. 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 81 military records available for the last name Hoppenworth. For the veterans among your Hoppenworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppenworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoppenworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hoppenworth in 1963 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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