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Kupiec Family History

Kupiec Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name from Polish kupiec ‘merchant’ (from a derivative of kupić ‘to buy’).

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


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Where is the Kupiec family from?

You can see how Kupiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kupiec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kupiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kupiec families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kupiec's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kupiec families in 1891.
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What did your Kupiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kupiec. 37% of Kupiec men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Kupiec women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kupiec were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    12%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Kupiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kupiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupiec 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kupiec. 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 929 military records available for the last name Kupiec. For the veterans among your Kupiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kupiec lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kupiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kupiec in 1953 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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