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Hopbell Family History

Hopbell Name 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: Hipwell, Corbell, Howell, Poppell, Hopewell, Lobell, Hoell, Hobel

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Where is the Hopbell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopbell 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 Hopbell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hopbell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hopbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopbell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hopbell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hopbell. For the veterans among your Hopbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopbell lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Hopbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hopbell in 1995 was 65, and 76 in 1999.

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