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Chopson Family History

Chopson 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: Hopson, Chopin, Hopton, Clopton, Thompson, Corson, Hobson, Chilson

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Where is the Chopson family from?

You can see how Chopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chopson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chopson families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chopson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chopson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chopson 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 Chopson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chopson. 40% of Chopson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chopson women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chopson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Chopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chopson. 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 54 military records available for the last name Chopson. For the veterans among your Chopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chopson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chopson in 1966 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chopson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chopson 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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