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Hopkings Family History

Hopkings 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, Hoskins, Hollings, Hopkin, Hocking, Hopping, Hipkins

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Where is the Hopkings family from?

You can see how Hopkings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopkings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopkings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hopkings families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hopkings's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Hopkings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopkings 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 Hopkings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopkings. 50% of Hopkings men worked as a Farming and 100% of Hopkings women 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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hopkings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Hopkings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopkings 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hopkings. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hopkings. For the veterans among your Hopkings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopkings lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Hopkings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hopkings in 1974 was 67, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopkings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopkings 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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