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Joplin Family History

Joplin Surname Meaning

English: from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Jopelin

a pet form of Jop (see Job)

+ the double diminutive suffix -elin.

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


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Where is the Joplin family from?

You can see how Joplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Joplin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Joplin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Joplin families in 1891.
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What did your Joplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joplin. 60% of Joplin men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Joplin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joplin were French Polisher and Office Cleaner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • French Polisher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Joplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joplin 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Joplin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Joplin. For the veterans among your Joplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joplin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Joplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Joplin in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joplin 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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