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Hop Family History

Hop Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch hoppe ‘hops’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of hops.

German: variant of Hopp.

Dutch: from a pet form of the personal name Hubert.

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


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Where is the Hop family from?

You can see how Hop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Hop families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hop's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hop families in 1911.
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What did your Hop ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hop. 33% of Hop men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    33%
  • Laundry
    15%
  • Laundryman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hop 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hop. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hop. For the veterans among your Hop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hop lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hop in 1960 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hop 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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