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Kopczak Family History

Kopczak 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: Kopchak, Kozak, Olczak, Sobczak, Konczal, Tomczak, Koschak, Kocak

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Where is the Kopczak family from?

You can see how Kopczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kopczak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kopczak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kopczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopczak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Watchman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Kopczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopczak 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Kopczak. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kopczak. For the veterans among your Kopczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopczak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Kopczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kopczak in 1953 was 37, and 90 in 2002.

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