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Hopma Family History

Hopma 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: Hopman, Popma, Homa, Hoppa, Holm, Holme, Hope, Cosma, Homme, Toma

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Where is the Hopma family from?

You can see how Hopma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hopma families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hopma family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hopma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hopma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopma 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hopma. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hopma. For the veterans among your Hopma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Hopma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hopma in 1969 was 73, and 85 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopma 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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