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Hopely Family History

Hopely 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, Lovely, Kopel, Topel, Holly, Howell, Honey, Hoesly, Hoey, Holy

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Where is the Hopely family from?

You can see how Hopely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hopely families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hopely's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hopely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopely 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 Hopely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopely. 43% of Hopely men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Box Spring Maker
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Hopely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Hopely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopely 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 Hopely. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hopely. For the veterans among your Hopely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopely lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Hopely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hopely in 1955 was 51, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopely 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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