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Lop Family History

Lop 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: Low, Loy, Lou, Top, Loup, Loo, Lo, Loi, Los, Loh

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Where is the Lop family from?

You can see how Lop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lop families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lop's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lop families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lop 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 Lop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lop. 100% of Lop women worked as a House Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lop 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Lop. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lop. For the veterans among your Lop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lop lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1990, in the United States, Lop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lop in 1957 was 33, and 40 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lop 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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