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Hopthron Family History

Hopthron 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, Cothron, Houghton, Holton, Horton, Hooton, Thron, Holtrop

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Where is the Hopthron family from?

You can see how Hopthron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopthron family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hopthron families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopthron's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hopthron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopthron 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 11 census records available for the last name Hopthron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopthron 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hopthron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hopthron. For the veterans among your Hopthron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopthron lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopthron

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