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Hopko Family History

Hopko Name Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland) and Ukrainian: nickname from Rusyn (Lemko) and Ukrainian hopka ‘child’ a term of endearment or perhaps derived from a verb meaning ‘to skip to hop’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boiko, Kosko, Popko, Sopko, Kopko, Mosko, Hooks, Hollo, Nosko, Hoppe

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Where is the Hopko family from?

You can see how Hopko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hopko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hopko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Hopko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hopko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hopko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hopko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hopko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hopko. 36% of Hopko men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Hopko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hopko were Shoemaker and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Tanner
    12%
  • Shoemaker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    63%
  • Stenographer
    38%
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What Hopko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Hopko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hopko 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Hopko. 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 284 military records available for the last name Hopko. For the veterans among your Hopko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hopko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hopko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hopko in 1952 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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