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Chopko Family History

Chopko 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: Hopko, Chonko, Chopin, Chupka, Chacko, Chock, Chopra, Chop, Hopke

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Where is the Chopko family from?

You can see how Chopko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chopko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chopko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chopko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chopko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chopko 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 Chopko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chopko. 34% of Chopko men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Filter Packer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

What Chopko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Chopko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopko 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Chopko. 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 126 military records available for the last name Chopko. For the veterans among your Chopko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chopko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chopko in 1961 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chopko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chopko 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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