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Hopwell Family History

Hopwell Surname Meaning

see Hopewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hopwell family from?

You can see how Hopwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hopwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Hopwell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hopwell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hopwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopwell 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 Hopwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hopwell. 60% of Hopwell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 80% of Hopwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopwell were Engineer Wagon Works and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    60%
  • Engineer Wagon Works
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Shop Assistant Grocery
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Hopwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hopwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopwell 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hopwell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hopwell. For the veterans among your Hopwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopwell lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Hopwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hopwell in 1992 was 78, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hopwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hopwell 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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