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Hopekins Family History

Hopekins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hopkin, Hipkins, Dopkins, Hodgkins, Hawkins, Hoskin

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Where is the Hopekins family from?

You can see how Hopekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopekins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Hopekins family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopekins's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hopekins families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopekins 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 35 census records available for the last name Hopekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopekins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hopekins. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hopekins. For the veterans among your Hopekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopekins lifespan?

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