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Hopkes Family History

Hopkes 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, Hoppes, Hopes, Hope, Hopper, Holmes, Hopkins, Hoppe, Rokes

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Where is the Hopkes family from?

You can see how Hopkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hopkes family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopkes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hopkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopkes 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 Hopkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopkes. 100% of Hopkes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Hopkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopkes 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hopkes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hopkes. For the veterans among your Hopkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hopkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hopkes in 1968 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopkes 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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