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Chopak Family History

Chopak Surname 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: Chopin, Hodak, Copas, Chock, Hoak, Choma, Chopra, Chop, Chapa, Horak

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Where is the Chopak family from?

You can see how Chopak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chopak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chopak families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chopak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chopak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chopak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chopak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chopak. 38% of Chopak men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Chopak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Chopak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopak 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Chopak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Chopak. For the veterans among your Chopak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Chopak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chopak in 1952 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chopak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chopak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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