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Loppe Family History

Loppe 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: Lippe, Hoppe, Loupe, Foppe, Poppe, Koppe, Lopp, Lappe, Soppe, Loope

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Where is the Loppe family from?

You can see how Loppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loppe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Loppe family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loppe's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Loppe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loppe 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 Loppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loppe. 40% of Loppe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Loppe women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loppe were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Loppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Loppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loppe 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Loppe. 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 188 military records available for the last name Loppe. For the veterans among your Loppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loppe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Loppe in 1962 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loppe 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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