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Origins of the Hopwood surname

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We have a total number of 38748 records for people with the last name Hopwood.

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Where do most Hopwoods live?

In 1921, most Hopwoods lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hopwoods

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 35,000 records for the Hopwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1562.

Who were Hopwoods most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hopwood first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hopwoods

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hopwoods in 1921
Cotton Weaver

296

Dressmaker

95

Cotton Winder

78

House Keeper

73

Living On Own Means

61

Common Male occupations for Hopwoods in 1921
Coal Miner

242

General Labourer

104

Bricklayer

91

Cotton Weaver

91

Butcher

80

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