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Kopetzky Family History

Kopetzky 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: Kopetsky, Kopecky, Kopitzke, Kopecki, Kupetz, Goetzke, Koperski

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Where is the Kopetzky family from?

You can see how Kopetzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopetzky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopetzky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kopetzky families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kopetzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kopetzky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopetzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopetzky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Kopetzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopetzky 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Kopetzky. 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 472 military records available for the last name Kopetzky. For the veterans among your Kopetzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopetzky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kopetzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kopetzky in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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