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Hopson Family History

Hopson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hobson.

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


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Where is the Hopson family from?

You can see how Hopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 176 Hopson families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hopson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hopson families in 1891.
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What did your Hopson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hopson. 15% of Hopson men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Hopson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopson were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Coal Hewer
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Hopson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Hopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hopson. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Hopson. For the veterans among your Hopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hopson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hopson in 1941 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopson 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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