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Choplin Name Meaning

French: diminutive of Chopel a nickname for someone of unsteady gait from chopper ‘to knock over’. Altered form of English Joplin .

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


Similar surnames: Chopin, Chaplin, Chapin, Coppin, Hulin, Joslin, Templin, Camplin

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Where is the Choplin family from?

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

What did your Choplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Choplin. 34% of Choplin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Choplin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Choplin were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Choplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choplin 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Choplin. 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 330 military records available for the last name Choplin. For the veterans among your Choplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choplin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Choplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Choplin in 1959 was 32, and 62 in 2004.

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