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Chopps Family History

Chopps 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: Copps, Chipps, Chopp, Hopps, Chopin, Copp, Cropp, Hoppe, Crapps, Hopp

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Where is the Chopps family from?

You can see how Chopps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopps family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chopps families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chopps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chopps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chopps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Chopps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopps 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chopps. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chopps. For the veterans among your Chopps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopps lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Chopps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chopps in 1983 was 80, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chopps 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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