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Hoppings Family History

Hoppings 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: Hopping, Hopkins, Hollings, Topping, Copping, Toppins, Coppins

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Where is the Hoppings family from?

You can see how Hoppings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hoppings families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoppings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hoppings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppings 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 209 census records available for the last name Hoppings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppings 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoppings. 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 Hoppings. For the veterans among your Hoppings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppings lifespan?

Average Hoppings life expectancy in 1979 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoppings 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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