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Hoptroft Family History

Hoptroft 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: Howcroft, Hopton, Proft, Holdcroft, Holtrop, Ostroff, Cockroft

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Where is the Hoptroft family from?

You can see how Hoptroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoptroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hoptroft families living in Hampshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hoptroft's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hoptroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoptroft 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 Hoptroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoptroft. 100% of Hoptroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hoptroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoptroft 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 Hoptroft. 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 Hoptroft. For the veterans among your Hoptroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoptroft lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoptroft

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