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Moppins Family History

Moppins 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: Toppins, Moppin, Coppins, Hopkins, Coppin, Topping, Copping, Hopping

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Where is the Moppins family from?

You can see how Moppins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moppins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moppins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Moppins families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Moppins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Moppins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moppins 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 Moppins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moppins. 56% of Moppins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moppins women 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Moppins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Moppins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moppins 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Moppins. 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 121 military records available for the last name Moppins. For the veterans among your Moppins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moppins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Moppins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moppins in 1957 was 56, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moppins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moppins 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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