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Jopson Family History

Jopson Surname Meaning

see Jobson.

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


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Where is the Jopson family from?

You can see how Jopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jopson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jopson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 188 Jopson families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jopson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jopson families in 1891.
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What did your Jopson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jopson. 17% of Jopson men worked as a Cowman and 75% of Jopson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jopson were Motor Driver and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Cowman
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Motor Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jopson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jopson. 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 535 military records available for the last name Jopson. For the veterans among your Jopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jopson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jopson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jopson in 1958 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jopson 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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