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Kopelson Family History

Kopelson 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: Kelson, Kopelman, Fogelson, Powelson, Joelson, Kolson, Donelson

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Where is the Kopelson family from?

You can see how Kopelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kopelson families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kopelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kopelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopelson 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 Kopelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopelson. 67% of Kopelson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Kopelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Kopelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopelson 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kopelson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kopelson. For the veterans among your Kopelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopelson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kopelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kopelson in 1948 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kopelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopelson 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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