This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kope family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kope Family History

Kope Surname Meaning

Hungarian:: (Kópé): from kópé ‘funny’ ‘outlandish’ hence a nickname for a wicked but clever and humorous person.

(Köpe): from the old personal name Köpé.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kope family from?

You can see how Kope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kope families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kope families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kope's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kope families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kope surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kope. 28% of Kope men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kope women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kope were Farmer and Housewife.

View Census Data for Kope | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Kope family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kope census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kope

Passenger Lists

There are 444 immigration records available for the last name Kope. 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.

View all Kope immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 617 military records available for the last name Kope. For the veterans among your Kope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kope military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kope family history

Discover More

What is the average Kope lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kope in 1953 was 46, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kope

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kope 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kope family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial