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Jopling Family History

Jopling Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Joplin.

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


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Where is the Jopling family from?

You can see how Jopling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jopling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jopling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 378 Jopling families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jopling's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jopling families in 1891.
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What did your Jopling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jopling. 14% of Jopling men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Jopling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jopling were General Labourer and Home Duties.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Colliery Hewer
    14%
  • Joiner
    11%
  • General Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Jopling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jopling 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 Jopling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jopling. For the veterans among your Jopling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jopling lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jopling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jopling in 1961 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jopling 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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