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Hopka Family History

Hopka 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: Hopke, Kopka, Hopko, Hoppa, Hupka, Hook, Hope, Lipka, Hock, Chupka

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Where is the Hopka family from?

You can see how Hopka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hopka families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopka's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hopka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopka 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 Hopka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopka. 58% of Hopka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hopka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hopka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hopka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopka 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Hopka. 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 170 military records available for the last name Hopka. For the veterans among your Hopka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hopka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hopka in 1964 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopka 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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