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Hopeland Family History

Hopeland 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: Copeland, Hogeland, Hoveland, Holland, Roseland, Hoyland, Loveland

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Where is the Hopeland family from?

You can see how Hopeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopeland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hopeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hopeland family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopeland's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hopeland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopeland 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 73 census records available for the last name Hopeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopeland 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hopeland. 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 military records available for the last name Hopeland. For the veterans among your Hopeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopeland lifespan?

Average Hopeland life expectancy in 2004 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopeland 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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