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Kopecki Family History

Kopecki Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Kopiec or a topographic name from kopiec ‘hill’ or ‘pile of earth’.

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


Similar surnames: Kopecky, Kotecki, Kopec, Kawecki, Kozicki, Gorecki, Solecki, Kolacki

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Where is the Kopecki family from?

You can see how Kopecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopecki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kopecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kopecki families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kopecki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kopecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopecki. 40% of Kopecki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kopecki women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kopecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Kopecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopecki 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Kopecki. 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 142 military records available for the last name Kopecki. For the veterans among your Kopecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopecki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kopecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kopecki in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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