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Soppe Family History

Soppe Name Meaning

English: variant of Sopp . South German: topographic name for someone who lived near a swamp from dialect soppe ‘swamp’.

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


Similar surnames: Hoppe, Poppe, Rippe, Sopp, Pope, Tappe, Corpe, Topp, Copper, Sole

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Where is the Soppe family from?

You can see how Soppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Soppe families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Soppe's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Soppe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soppe. 20% of Soppe men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Soppe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soppe were Helper and Wrapping Dept. .

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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
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Wrapping Dept
    29%
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What Soppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soppe 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Soppe. 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 427 military records available for the last name Soppe. For the veterans among your Soppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soppe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Soppe in 1962 was 71, and 47 in 2004.

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