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Chopek Family History

Chopek 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: Chapek, Cooper, Chopin, Hope, Choe, Capek, Chapel, Cope, Cherek

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Where is the Chopek family from?

You can see how Chopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chopek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chopek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chopek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chopek 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 Chopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chopek. 50% of Chopek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Chopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Chopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopek 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Chopek. 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 57 military records available for the last name Chopek. For the veterans among your Chopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chopek in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chopek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chopek 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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