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Hoptak Family History

Hoptak 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: Hodak, Hopton, Liptak, Hoak, Hopman, Horta, Ptak, Shostak, Hornak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoptak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoptak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Hoptak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoptak 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 Hoptak. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hoptak. For the veterans among your Hoptak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoptak lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Hoptak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoptak in 1978 was 69, and 77 in 2000.

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