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Hoppin Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Hopping .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Toppin, Lappin, Hopping, Coppin, Hopson, Peppin, Hollin, Poplin

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Where is the Hoppin family from?

You can see how Hoppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoppin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hoppin families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hoppin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoppin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoppin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoppin. 32% of Hoppin men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Hoppin women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoppin were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hoppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoppin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoppin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Hoppin. For the veterans among your Hoppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoppin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoppin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoppin in 1955 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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