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Choppin Family History

Choppin Name Meaning

see Chopping .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Chopin, Coppin, Choplin, Hoppin, Chaplin, Chapin, Copping, Hopkin

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Where is the Choppin family from?

You can see how Choppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Choppin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Choppin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Choppin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Choppin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choppin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Choppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Choppin. 58% of Choppin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Choppin women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Choppin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Choppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choppin 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Choppin. 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 192 military records available for the last name Choppin. For the veterans among your Choppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choppin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Choppin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Choppin in 1965 was 86, and 106 in 2004.

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