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Clope Family History

Clope 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: Close, Cope, Cloe, Clore, Clowe, Cloke, Clare, Loge, Cooper, Pope

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Where is the Clope family from?

You can see how Clope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clope family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clope families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Clope families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Clope's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clope families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clope surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clope ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clope. 100% of Clope women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Clope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clope 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Clope. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clope. For the veterans among your Clope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clope lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Clope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Clope in 1972 was 70, and 89 in 1996.

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