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Hopt Family History

Hopt 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: Hope, Holt, Host, Hopp, Hopf, Hott, Hout, Hoyt, Hort, Hop

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Where is the Hopt family from?

You can see how Hopt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hopt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hopt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hopt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopt 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 Hopt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopt. 34% of Hopt men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tie Peeler
    34%

What Hopt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Hopt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopt 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Hopt. 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 214 military records available for the last name Hopt. For the veterans among your Hopt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hopt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hopt in 1964 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopt 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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