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Wope Family History

Wope 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: Pope, Hope, Cope, Kope, Bope, Swope, Tope, Wolf, Dore, Kopp

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Where is the Wope family from?

You can see how Wope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wope family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wope families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wope family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wope's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wope families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wope surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wope 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wope. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wope. For the veterans among your Wope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wope lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Wope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wope in 1971 was 73, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wope 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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