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Sopa Family History

Sopa 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: Sola, Popa, Soga, Kopa, Sopp, Soma, Topa, Soda, Sosa, Soja

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Where is the Sopa family from?

You can see how Sopa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sopa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sopa families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sopa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sopa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopa 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 Sopa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sopa. 67% of Sopa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sopa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Sopa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopa 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Sopa. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sopa. For the veterans among your Sopa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sopa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sopa in 1963 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopa 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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