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Hopecroft Family History

Hopecroft 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: Holdcroft, Howcroft, Cockcroft, Beecroft, Morecraft, Holdcraft

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Where is the Hopecroft family from?

You can see how Hopecroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopecroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hopecroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hopecroft families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hopecroft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hopecroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hopecroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopecroft 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hopecroft. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hopecroft. For the veterans among your Hopecroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopecroft lifespan?

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