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Clopp Family History

Clopp Surname 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: Copp, Cropp, Clapp, Klopp, Chopp, Lopp, Clipp, Kopp, Knopp, Popp

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Where is the Clopp family from?

You can see how Clopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clopp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clopp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Clopp families living in Middlesex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Clopp's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Clopp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clopp. 32% of Clopp men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Clopp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clopp were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

What Clopp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clopp 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Clopp. 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 307 military records available for the last name Clopp. For the veterans among your Clopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clopp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clopp in 1962 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clopp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clopp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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