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Hoaps Family History

Hoaps 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: Hopps, Hoops, Heaps, Hope, Haas, Hass, Hoad, Hoop, Hans, Hoar

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Where is the Hoaps family from?

You can see how Hoaps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoaps family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoaps families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hoaps family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoaps's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hoaps families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hoaps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoaps 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoaps. 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 Hoaps. For the veterans among your Hoaps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoaps lifespan?

Average Hoaps life expectancy in 1970 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoaps 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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