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Joppe Family History

Joppe 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: Hoppe, Foppe, Jopp, Poppe, Koppe, Soppe, Kopp, Pope, Jobe, Hope

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Where is the Joppe family from?

You can see how Joppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Joppe families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Joppe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Joppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joppe. 100% of Joppe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Joppe women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Joppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Joppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joppe 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Joppe. 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 215 military records available for the last name Joppe. For the veterans among your Joppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joppe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Joppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Joppe in 1958 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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