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Lopshire Family History

Lopshire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Laubscher.

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


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Where is the Lopshire family from?

You can see how Lopshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lopshire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lopshire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lopshire families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lopshire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lopshire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lopshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lopshire ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Paper Maker
    8%

What Lopshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Lopshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lopshire 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lopshire. 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 222 military records available for the last name Lopshire. For the veterans among your Lopshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopshire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lopshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lopshire in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 2004.

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