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Hopins Family History

Hopins 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, Chopin, Pins, Hoving, Hons, Hoskins, Horine, Hoing, Hopkin

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Where is the Hopins family from?

You can see how Hopins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hopins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hopins families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hopins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hopins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopins. 40% of Hopins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Dishwasher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Hopins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hopins. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hopins. For the veterans among your Hopins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopins lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Hopins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hopins in 1983 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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