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Lopata Name Meaning

Polish (Łopata); Czech Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): nickname or metonymic occupational name from łopata lopata ‘shovel’.

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


Similar surnames: Lopatin, Lata, Dolata, Opalka, Para, Opat, Rokita, Opatz, Lobato

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Where is the Lopata family from?

You can see how Lopata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lopata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lopata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lopata families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lopata's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lopata families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lopata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lopata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lopata. 39% of Lopata men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Lopata women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lopata were Truck Driver and 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
    39%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Own Home
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lopata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lopata 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lopata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 459 military records available for the last name Lopata. For the veterans among your Lopata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopata lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lopata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lopata in 1955 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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