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Hopcott Family History

Hopcott 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: Wolcott, Hocutt, Olcott, Norcott, Cott, Pott, Walcott, Hergott

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Where is the Hopcott family from?

You can see how Hopcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopcott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hopcott families living in Shropshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hopcott's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hopcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hopcott. 100% of Hopcott 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hopcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopcott 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hopcott. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hopcott. For the veterans among your Hopcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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