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Hopkirk Family History

Hopkirk Surname Meaning

from Hobkirk (Roxburghs) sometimes known as Hopekirk. The place-name derives from an uncertain initial element + Old Scandinavian kirkja ‘church’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hopkirk family from?

You can see how Hopkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopkirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopkirk families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Hopkirk families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hopkirk's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hopkirk families in 1891.
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What did your Hopkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hopkirk. 100% of Hopkirk men worked as a Student and 100% of Hopkirk 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hopkirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hopkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopkirk 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Hopkirk. 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 223 military records available for the last name Hopkirk. For the veterans among your Hopkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopkirk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hopkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hopkirk in 1963 was 69, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopkirk 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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