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Hophan Family History

Hophan 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: Hopman, Mohan, Kochan, Hohn, Horan, Hoehn, Hogan, Honan, Horgan

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Where is the Hophan family from?

You can see how Hophan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hophan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hophan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Hophan families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hophan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hophan families in 1891.
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What did your Hophan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hophan. 100% of Hophan men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Hophan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hophan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hophan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hophan. For the veterans among your Hophan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hophan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hophan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hophan in 1965 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hophan 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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