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Sopeland Family History

Sopeland 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: Copeland, Roseland, Loveland, Opland, Moreland, Soland, Espeland

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Where is the Sopeland family from?

You can see how Sopeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopeland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sopeland families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sopeland family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sopeland's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Sopeland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sopeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sopeland. 100% of Sopeland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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What Sopeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Sopeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopeland 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sopeland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sopeland. For the veterans among your Sopeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopeland lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Sopeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sopeland in 1981 was 88, and 73 in 1999.

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