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Hopken Family History

Hopken 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: Hopke, Hopkin, Popken, Hosken, Hope, Howden, Holten, Hopper, Hopkins

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Where is the Hopken family from?

You can see how Hopken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hopken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hopken families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hopken's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hopken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hopken. 50% of Hopken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Hopken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopken 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Hopken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Hopken. For the veterans among your Hopken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Hopken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hopken in 1962 was 68, and 90 in 1999.

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