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Hopings Family History

Hopings 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: Hopkins, Hoving, Hollings, Hoing, Hopping, Goings, Lovings, Hoying

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Where is the Hopings family from?

You can see how Hopings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hopings families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Hopings families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopings's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hopings families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hopings. 100% of Hopings men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hopings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopings 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hopings. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hopings. For the veterans among your Hopings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopings lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hopings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hopings in 1969 was 56, and 73 in 2002.

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