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Kopsa Family History

Kopsa 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: Kosa, Kopa, Kops, Kopka, Koppa, Kos, Kopp, Rosa, Posa, Kosar

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Where is the Kopsa family from?

You can see how Kopsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Kopsa families living in Iowa. This was about 72% of all the recorded Kopsa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kopsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopsa. 36% of Kopsa men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farming
    29%
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What Kopsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Kopsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopsa 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kopsa. 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 126 military records available for the last name Kopsa. For the veterans among your Kopsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopsa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kopsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kopsa in 1964 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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