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Hopkns Family History

Hopkns 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, Hons, Hoskins, Hooks, Hopke, Hopkin, Hipkins, Hoppes

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Where is the Hopkns family from?

You can see how Hopkns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopkns family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hopkns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hopkns families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hopkns's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hopkns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopkns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopkns ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Hopkns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopkns 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hopkns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hopkns. For the veterans among your Hopkns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopkns lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Hopkns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hopkns in 1976 was 85, and 91 in 1987.

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