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Hopcroft Family History

Hopcroft Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from at least one lost minor place called Hopcroft or Hobcroft of which an early example is recorded in Oxfordshire. The location of any of these places cannot be identified with certainty.

The placename probably meant ‘Hob's croft’ deriving from a pet form of the personal name Robert (see Hobb) + Middle English croft ‘enclosure small field’.

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


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Where is the Hopcroft family from?

You can see how Hopcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopcroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Hopcroft families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hopcroft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hopcroft families in 1891.
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What did your Hopcroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hopcroft. 18% of Hopcroft men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Hopcroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopcroft were Lorry Driverheavy Worker and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Motor Mechanic
    12%
  • Commercial Clerk
    12%
  • Lorry Driverheavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hopcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopcroft 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Hopcroft. 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 745 military records available for the last name Hopcroft. For the veterans among your Hopcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopcroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hopcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hopcroft in 1964 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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