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Lope Family History

Lope Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the old personal name Lope from Latin lupus ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Lope family from?

You can see how Lope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lope families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Lope families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lope's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lope families in 1891.
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What did your Lope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lope. 26% of Lope men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lope women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lope were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lope 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lope. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lope. For the veterans among your Lope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lope lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lope in 1952 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lope 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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