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Mope Family History

Mope 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: Mole, More, Pope, Hope, Mose, Cope, Moye, Moe, Kope, Bope

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Where is the Mope family from?

You can see how Mope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mope family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mope families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Mope families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mope's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mope families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mope 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 335 census records available for the last name Mope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mope 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mope. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mope. For the veterans among your Mope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mope lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mope in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mope 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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