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Loope Family History

Loope Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Loop.

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


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Where is the Loope family from?

You can see how Loope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loope families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Loope families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Loope's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loope families in 1911.
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What did your Loope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loope. 41% of Loope men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loope women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loope were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Loope family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loope 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Loope. 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 216 military records available for the last name Loope. For the veterans among your Loope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loope lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Loope in 1964 was 93, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loope 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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