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Goppy Family History

Goppy 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: Guppy, Poppy, Koppy, Oppy, Kopp, Goody, Popp, Goy, Copp, Topp

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Where is the Goppy family from?

You can see how Goppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goppy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Goppy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Goppy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goppy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goppy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goppy 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 103 census records available for the last name Goppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goppy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goppy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goppy. For the veterans among your Goppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goppy lifespan?

Average Goppy life expectancy in 1981 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goppy 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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