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Mopps Family History

Mopps 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: Copps, Topps, Hopps, Moses, Kopp, Moss, Popp, Apps, Copp, Mapp

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Where is the Mopps family from?

You can see how Mopps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mopps family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mopps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mopps families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mopps's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mopps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mopps 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 331 census records available for the last name Mopps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mopps 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mopps. 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 129 military records available for the last name Mopps. For the veterans among your Mopps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mopps lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mopps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mopps in 1964 was 65, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mopps 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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