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Hoptley Family History

Hoptley 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: Hopley, Hartley, Howley, Hooley, Huntley, Wortley, Horsley, Hockley

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Where is the Hoptley family from?

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

What did your Hoptley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pairer
    100%
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What Hoptley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Hoptley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoptley 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 Hoptley. 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 Hoptley. For the veterans among your Hoptley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoptley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Hoptley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoptley in 1969 was 86, and 83 in 1998.

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