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Chopin Family History

Chopin Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a pugnacious person from Old French chopin ‘violent blow’ (in form a diminutive of chop ‘blow’ Latin colpus from Greek kolaphos).

This name also occurred in medieval England (see Chapin) and was re-introduced there by Huguenot refugees in the 17th century.

In some cases probably also an American shortened and altered form of Polish Czopiński unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Chopin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chopin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Chopin families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Chopin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chopin families in 1911.
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What did your Chopin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chopin. 50% of Chopin men worked as a Tudiant.

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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 1921

  • Tudiant
    50%
  • Scholar
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chopin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopin 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Chopin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 669 military records available for the last name Chopin. For the veterans among your Chopin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chopin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chopin in 1962 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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