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Kopken Family History

Kopken 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: Koppen, Popken, Kopke, Kooken, Kopper, Koppel, Kolden, Kopec, Kopel

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What did your Kopken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopken. 100% of Kopken women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Kopken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kopken. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kopken. For the veterans among your Kopken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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