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Kopischke Family History

Kopischke Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): derivative of Kopisch a topographic name derived from Old Slavic kopa ‘heap pile’ or a Germanized form of a Slavic derivative such as Polish Kopiś of a short form of the personal name Jakob.

Alternatively a Germanized form of Polish Kopiszka: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kopischke family from?

You can see how Kopischke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopischke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopischke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kopischke families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kopischke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kopischke families in 1880.
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What did your Kopischke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopischke. 60% of Kopischke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kopischke women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kopischke were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    25%
  • Domestic Work
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Kopischke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kopischke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopischke 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Kopischke. 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 225 military records available for the last name Kopischke. For the veterans among your Kopischke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopischke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kopischke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kopischke in 1963 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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