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Kopes Family History

Kopes 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: Kopec, Kopel, Koper, Kopas, Kops, Kope, Koles, Copes, Lopes, Kokes

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Where is the Kopes family from?

You can see how Kopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kopes families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kopes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kopes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopes 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 Kopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopes. 100% of Kopes men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kopes women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kopes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Kopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kopes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kopes. For the veterans among your Kopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kopes in 1966 was 65, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kopes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopes 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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