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Konopasek Family History

Konopasek Surname Meaning

Czech (Konopásek): from konopa ‘hemp’ probably an occupational name for a rope maker.

Possibly also a nickname from a diminutive of konipas ‘wagtail’ (the bird).

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


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Where is the Konopasek family from?

You can see how Konopasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konopasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Konopasek families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Konopasek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Konopasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konopasek 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 Konopasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konopasek. 48% of Konopasek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Konopasek women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Konopasek were Office Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Konopasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Konopasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konopasek 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Konopasek. 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 273 military records available for the last name Konopasek. For the veterans among your Konopasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konopasek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Konopasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Konopasek in 1964 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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