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Sopes Family History

Sopes 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: Soper, Somes, Copes, Lopes, Swopes, Sipes, Hopes, Sones, Soles, Moses

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Where is the Sopes family from?

You can see how Sopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sopes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Sopes family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sopes's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sopes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sopes. 55% of Sopes men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sopes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sopes were Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Sopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopes 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Sopes. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sopes. For the veterans among your Sopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sopes in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 1999.

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