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Hoper Family History

Hoper Surname Meaning

for the Kent and Sussex name see Hopper. for the Devon name see Hooper.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoper family from?

You can see how Hoper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hoper families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hoper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoper families in 1891.
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What did your Hoper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoper. 100% of Hoper men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Hoper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoper 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Hoper. 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 676 military records available for the last name Hoper. For the veterans among your Hoper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoper in 1955 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoper ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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