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Lopata Family History

Lopata Surname Meaning

Polish (Łopata); Czech Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): nickname or metonymic occupational name from łopata lopata ‘shovel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lopata family from?

You can see how Lopata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lopata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lopata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lopata families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lopata's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lopata families in 1911.
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What did your Lopata ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lopata. 50% of Lopata women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lopata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lopata 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lopata. 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 459 military records available for the last name Lopata. For the veterans among your Lopata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopata lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lopata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lopata in 1955 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lopata 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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