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Bopes Family History

Bopes Name 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: Bowes, Bores, Bones, Boles, Copes, Boyes, Lopes, Boes, Bope, Hopes

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Where is the Bopes family from?

You can see how Bopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bopes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bopes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bopes families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bopes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bopes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bopes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Artist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bopes. 50% of Bopes men worked as an Artist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Artist
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Bopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bopes 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bopes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Bopes. For the veterans among your Bopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bopes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Bopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bopes in 1957 was 60, and 80 in 1996.

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