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Hopta Family History

Hopta 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: Horta, Hoppa, Hata, Cotta, Hope, Rota, Gupta, Holt, Huhta, Motta

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Where is the Hopta family from?

You can see how Hopta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hopta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hopta family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hopta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hopta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopta. 100% of Hopta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hopta women worked as a House Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Hopta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopta 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hopta. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hopta. For the veterans among your Hopta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hopta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hopta in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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