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Kopera Family History

Kopera Name Meaning

Polish:: topographic name from koper ‘dill’. occupational name for a coppersmith from a derivative of kopr ‘copper’.

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


Similar surnames: Koper, Kopper, Kiper, Kuper, Kopel, Roper, Kopec, Kober, Koker, Kopa

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Where is the Kopera family from?

You can see how Kopera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kopera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kopera families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kopera's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kopera families in 1891.
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What did your Kopera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopera. 50% of Kopera men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Kopera women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kopera were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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What Kopera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Kopera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopera 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Kopera. 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 451 military records available for the last name Kopera. For the veterans among your Kopera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopera lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kopera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kopera in 1955 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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