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Hopeson Family History

Hopeson 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: Hopson, Hopton, Oveson, Okeson, Hobson, Hokenson, Hogenson, Thoreson

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Where is the Hopeson family from?

You can see how Hopeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopeson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Hopeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Hopeson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopeson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hopeson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Hopeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopeson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hopeson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hopeson. For the veterans among your Hopeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopeson lifespan?

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