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Hoppins Family History

Hoppins Surname Meaning

variant of Hopping with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hoppins family from?

You can see how Hoppins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Hoppins families living in Devon. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hoppins's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hoppins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoppins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoppins. 100% of Hoppins 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoppins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppins 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoppins. 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 376 military records available for the last name Hoppins. For the veterans among your Hoppins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppins lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Hoppins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoppins in 1951 was 63, and 72 in 2002.

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