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Bop Family History

Bop 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: Bo, Bow, Box, Bos, Bon, Boe, Bopp, Top, Bou, Bok

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Where is the Bop family from?

You can see how Bop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bop family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bop's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bop families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Bop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bop 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Bop. 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 821 military records available for the last name Bop. For the veterans among your Bop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bop lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bop in 1973 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bop 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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