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Kopka Family History

Kopka Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: topographic name from kopka a diminutive of kopa ‘heap pile’. This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Kopka family from?

You can see how Kopka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Kopka families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kopka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kopka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopka 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 Kopka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopka. 31% of Kopka men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kopka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kopka were Painter and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Kopka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kopka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopka 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Kopka. 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 748 military records available for the last name Kopka. For the veterans among your Kopka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kopka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kopka in 1955 was 34, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kopka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopka 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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