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Hopek Family History

Hopek 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: Hope, Popek, Hoek, Hosek, Hopes, Hook, Pope, Homer, Hone, Hose

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Where is the Hopek family from?

You can see how Hopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hopek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hopek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopek 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 Hopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopek. 100% of Hopek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hopek women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Hopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopek 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hopek. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hopek. For the veterans among your Hopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hopek in 1964 was 91, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopek 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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