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Kopca Family History

Kopca 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: Kopa, Kopka, Koca, Koppa, Kopp, Koch, Kopf, Kopec, Kobza, Korda

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Where is the Kopca family from?

You can see how Kopca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kopca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kopca families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kopca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kopca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopca ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Kopca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopca 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Kopca. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kopca. For the veterans among your Kopca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kopca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kopca in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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