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Cloper Family History

Cloper 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: Cooper, Clower, Clopper, Sloper, Loper, Cloer, Clover, Flower, Cover

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Where is the Cloper family from?

You can see how Cloper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cloper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Cloper family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloper's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cloper families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloper 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 153 census records available for the last name Cloper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloper 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cloper. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cloper. For the veterans among your Cloper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloper lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Cloper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cloper in 1975 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloper 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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