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Kopenhaver Family History

Kopenhaver 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: Koppenhaver, Copenhaver, Bodenhamer, Eisenhauer, Rodeheaver

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Where is the Kopenhaver family from?

You can see how Kopenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopenhaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kopenhaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Kopenhaver families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kopenhaver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kopenhaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopenhaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopenhaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopenhaver. 30% of Kopenhaver men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Kopenhaver women worked as a Machine. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kopenhaver were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%
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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Kopenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopenhaver 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kopenhaver. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kopenhaver. For the veterans among your Kopenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopenhaver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kopenhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kopenhaver in 1966 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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