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Soppeland Family History

Soppeland 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: Copeland, Roseland, Koppelman, Loveland, Oppegard, Opland, Moreland

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Where is the Soppeland family from?

You can see how Soppeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soppeland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Soppeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Soppeland families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soppeland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soppeland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soppeland 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 Soppeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soppeland. 47% of Soppeland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soppeland women worked as a Servant.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Soppeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Soppeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soppeland 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Soppeland. 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 65 military records available for the last name Soppeland. For the veterans among your Soppeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soppeland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Soppeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Soppeland in 1965 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soppeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soppeland 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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