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Goplen Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Oppland in Old Norse Goplheimr from gopl ‘harebell bluebell’ and heimr ‘homestead farm’.

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


Similar surnames: Wollen, Goyen, Goshen, Dolen, Olen, Bolen, Goslee, Gillen, Godley

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Where is the Goplen family from?

You can see how Goplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goplen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goplen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goplen family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goplen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goplen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goplen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goplen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goplen. 50% of Goplen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Goplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goplen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Goplen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Goplen. For the veterans among your Goplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goplen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goplen in 1964 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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