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Boppe Family History

Boppe 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: Bopp, Hoppe, Foppe, Poppe, Koppe, Bope, Soppe, Kopp, Pope, Boyce

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Where is the Boppe family from?

You can see how Boppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boppe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boppe families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Boppe's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Boppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boppe. 100% of Boppe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Boppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Boppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boppe 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Boppe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boppe. For the veterans among your Boppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boppe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Boppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boppe in 1970 was 30, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boppe 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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