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Kopnisky Family History

Kopnisky 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, Konesky, Konik, Kornick, Kotnik, Konishi, Kovalsky, Kopecky

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Where is the Kopnisky family from?

You can see how Kopnisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopnisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kopnisky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kopnisky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kopnisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopnisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopnisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopnisky. 50% of Kopnisky men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kopnisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopnisky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kopnisky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kopnisky. For the veterans among your Kopnisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopnisky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Kopnisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kopnisky in 1975 was 74, and 92 in 2002.

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