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Chopra Family History

Chopra Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. The Punjabi Khatris have a clan called Chopra as also have the Ramgarhia Sikhs.

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


Similar surnames: Hora, Chapa, Chopin, Cora, Chvala, Cooper, Choma, Coppa, Capra

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Where is the Chopra family from?

You can see how Chopra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chopra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chopra families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chopra's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Chopra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chopra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chopra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chopra. 100% of Chopra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Chopra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chopra 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Chopra. 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 154 military records available for the last name Chopra. For the veterans among your Chopra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chopra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chopra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chopra in 1972 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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