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Yopp Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Jopp .

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


Similar surnames: Topp, Ropp, Coup, Yock, Yost, Yohn, Yoss, Popp, Hopp, Lopp

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Where is the Yopp family from?

You can see how Yopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yopp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yopp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Yopp families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Yopp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yopp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yopp. 29% of Yopp men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Yopp women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yopp were Operator and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Yopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yopp 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Yopp. 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 917 military records available for the last name Yopp. For the veterans among your Yopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yopp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yopp in 1954 was 27, and 66 in 2004.

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