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Kopatz Family History

Kopatz 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: Opatz, Kopacz, Kotz, Kratz, Kopas, Kopa, Kopack, Patz, Katz, Opitz

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Where is the Kopatz family from?

You can see how Kopatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kopatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kopatz families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kopatz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kopatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopatz. 43% of Kopatz men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Tavern
    29%
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What Kopatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Kopatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopatz 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Kopatz. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kopatz. For the veterans among your Kopatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopatz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kopatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kopatz in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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