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Hoopes Family History

Hoopes Surname Meaning

Variant of Hopes or Hoops.

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


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Where is the Hoopes family from?

You can see how Hoopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoopes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoopes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Hoopes families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hoopes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoopes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoopes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoopes 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 Hoopes. 50% of Hoopes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hoopes 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoopes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hoopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoopes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoopes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hoopes. For the veterans among your Hoopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoopes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hoopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hoopes in 1946 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoopes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoopes 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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