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Moppin Family History

Moppin Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Maupin .

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


Similar surnames: Coppin, Monin, Molin, Morin, Monnin, Pippin, Koppy, Noojin, Modlin

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Where is the Moppin family from?

You can see how Moppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moppin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Moppin families living in Kentucky. This was about 41% of all the recorded Moppin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Moppin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moppin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moppin. 38% of Moppin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Moppin women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moppin were Porter and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moppin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Moppin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 486 military records available for the last name Moppin. For the veterans among your Moppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moppin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moppin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Moppin in 1945 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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