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Hoptay Family History

Hoptay 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: Hopton, Hopman, Horta, Hobday, Holtby, Gotay, Holtan, Holway, Hopley

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Where is the Hoptay family from?

You can see how Hoptay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoptay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoptay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoptay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoptay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoptay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoptay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoptay. 100% of Hoptay men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hoptay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoptay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hoptay. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hoptay. For the veterans among your Hoptay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoptay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoptay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoptay in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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