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Lopus Family History

Lopus 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: Copus, Lopes, Loftus, Loud, Lou, Lois, Louis, Lodes, Loup, Copps

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Where is the Lopus family from?

You can see how Lopus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lopus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lopus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lopus family living in Anglesey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lopus's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 2 other counties had the highest population of Lopus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lopus 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 Lopus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lopus. 48% of Lopus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lopus women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Section Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lopus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lopus 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lopus. 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 172 military records available for the last name Lopus. For the veterans among your Lopus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lopus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lopus in 1963 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lopus 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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