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Hoopaw Family History

Hoopaw 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: Hoop, Hoshaw, Hooper, Hoopman, Hoople, Moomaw, Hoops, Hoopes, Hoppa

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Where is the Hoopaw family from?

You can see how Hoopaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoopaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoopaw families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Hoopaw families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoopaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoopaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoopaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hoopaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoopaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hoopaw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoopaw. For the veterans among your Hoopaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoopaw lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Hoopaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoopaw in 1980 was 45, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoopaw 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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