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Cioppa Family History

Cioppa Name Meaning

Italian (mainly central and southern): nickname from cioppa a sort of elegant robe or petticoat used both by men and women in Medieval times. Alternatively from cioppo ‘someone with a limp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Coppa, Cappo, Chappa, Chiappa, Cappa, Ciocca, Ciampa, Lippa, Poppa

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Where is the Cioppa family from?

You can see how Cioppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cioppa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cioppa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Cioppa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cioppa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cioppa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cioppa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cioppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cioppa. 42% of Cioppa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cioppa women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    42%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Cioppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Cioppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cioppa 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Cioppa. 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 200 military records available for the last name Cioppa. For the veterans among your Cioppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cioppa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cioppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cioppa in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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