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Bopley Family History

Bopley 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: Bodley, Bowley, Copley, Bosley, Boley, Boxley, Bohley, Hopley, Bouley

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Where is the Bopley family from?

You can see how Bopley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bopley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bopley families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bopley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bopley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bopley 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 106 census records available for the last name Bopley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bopley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bopley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bopley. For the veterans among your Bopley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bopley lifespan?

Average Bopley life expectancy in 1984 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bopley 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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