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Fop Family History

Fop Name 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: Fox, Top, Foy, Hop, Fok, Foe, Pop, Foo, Son, Ko

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Where is the Fop family from?

You can see how Fop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fop families living in Cornwall. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fop's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Fop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fop ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Fop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fop 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fop. 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 197 military records available for the last name Fop. For the veterans among your Fop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fop lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Fop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fop in 1989 was 82, and 82 in 1993.

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