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Konopka Family History

Konopka Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from konopka ‘linnet’ a nickname for an active person.

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from some place called with konopie ‘hemp’ for example Konopki.

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


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Where is the Konopka family from?

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

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Konopka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konopka 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Konopka. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Konopka. For the veterans among your Konopka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konopka lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Konopka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Konopka in 1940 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konopka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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