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Bopkin Family History

Bopkin Surname 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: Botkin, Bodkin, Hopkin, Boykin, Popkin, Bodin, Hopkins, Coppin

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Where is the Bopkin family from?

You can see how Bopkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bopkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bopkin families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Bopkin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bopkin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bopkin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bopkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bopkin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bopkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bopkin. For the veterans among your Bopkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bopkin lifespan?

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