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Hopon Family History

Hopon 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: Hopton, Hoon, Hopson, Horn, Hook, Hood, Chopin, Heron, Holton, Hope

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Where is the Hopon family from?

You can see how Hopon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hopon family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopon's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Hopon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopon ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hopon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Hopon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopon 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hopon. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hopon. For the veterans among your Hopon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Hopon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hopon in 1984 was 61, and 83 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopon 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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