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Hoptry Family History

Hoptry 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: Holtry, Hopton, Holtby, Opry, Goltry, Hopley, Howery, Howry, Horry

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Where is the Hoptry family from?

You can see how Hoptry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoptry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hoptry families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoptry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoptry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoptry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoptry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hoptry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoptry 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hoptry. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hoptry. For the veterans among your Hoptry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoptry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hoptry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoptry in 1968 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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