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Koopersmith Family History

Koopersmith Name 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: Coopersmith, Coppersmith, Kupersmith, Hockersmith, Shoesmith

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Where is the Koopersmith family from?

You can see how Koopersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koopersmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koopersmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Koopersmith families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Koopersmith's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koopersmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koopersmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koopersmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koopersmith. 100% of Koopersmith men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Koopersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koopersmith 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Koopersmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Koopersmith. For the veterans among your Koopersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koopersmith lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Koopersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koopersmith in 1967 was 70, and 74 in 2002.

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