Origins of the Hopewell surname
About the Hopewells
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Interesting facts about Hopewell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hopewell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Hopewells most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Hopewell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hopewells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hopewells in 1921
Dressmaker
30
Lace Hand
21
Lace Mender
18
Laundress
17
Domestic Servant
16
Common male occupations for Hopewells in 1921
Coal Miner
46
Lace Maker
28
General Labourer
23
Frame Work Knitter
21
Agricultural Labourer
18
