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Jopke Family History

Jopke 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: Jonke, Hopke, Popke, Dopke, Kopke, Cocke, Pope, Jobe, Hope, Joyce

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Where is the Jopke family from?

You can see how Jopke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jopke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jopke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jopke families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jopke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jopke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jopke 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 Jopke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jopke. 30% of Jopke men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Common Labor
    20%

What Jopke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Jopke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jopke 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Jopke. 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 66 military records available for the last name Jopke. For the veterans among your Jopke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jopke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jopke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jopke in 1966 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jopke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jopke 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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