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Kopfmann Family History

Kopfmann 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: Hoffmann, Kohlmann, Kaufmann, Kormann, Koffman, Kothmann, Hofmann

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Where is the Kopfmann family from?

You can see how Kopfmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopfmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kopfmann families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kopfmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kopfmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopfmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopfmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Kopfmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopfmann 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kopfmann. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kopfmann. For the veterans among your Kopfmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopfmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kopfmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kopfmann in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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