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Hopking Family History

Hopking 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: Hopkins, Hopkin, Hocking, Hopping, Hosking, Horning, Hacking, Hoskin

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Where is the Hopking family from?

You can see how Hopking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Hopking families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hopking's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hopking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopking 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 Hopking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hopking. 60% of Hopking women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    20%

What Hopking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hopking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopking 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Hopking. 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 136 military records available for the last name Hopking. For the veterans among your Hopking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopking lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Hopking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hopking in 1973 was 77, and 61 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopking 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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