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Wopp Family History

Wopp 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: Kopp, Popp, Copp, Topp, Bopp, Hopp, Sopp, Opp, Dopp, Jopp

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Where is the Wopp family from?

You can see how Wopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wopp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wopp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wopp families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wopp's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wopp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wopp 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 Wopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wopp. 100% of Wopp men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Wopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wopp 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wopp. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wopp. For the veterans among your Wopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wopp lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wopp in 1974 was 46, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wopp 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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