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Sopwith Family History

Sopwith Surname Meaning

see Soppitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sopwith family from?

You can see how Sopwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopwith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sopwith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Sopwith families living in Northumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sopwith's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sopwith families in 1891.
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What did your Sopwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sopwith. 100% of Sopwith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sopwith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sopwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopwith 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Sopwith. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sopwith. For the veterans among your Sopwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopwith lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Sopwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sopwith in 1972 was 68, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopwith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopwith 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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