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Lopz Family History

Lopz 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: Lopez, Lotz, Lopp, Long, Lenz, Lord, Kopp, Low, Loge, Lock

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Where is the Lopz family from?

You can see how Lopz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lopz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lopz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lopz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lopz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lopz families in 1880.
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What did your Lopz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lopz. 50% of Lopz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lopz women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lopz were Proprietor and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lopz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lopz 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Lopz. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lopz. For the veterans among your Lopz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopz lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Lopz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lopz in 1996 was 71, and 41 in 2000.

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