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Kupferstein Family History

Kupferstein 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: Kerstein, Alperstein, Klopfenstein, Saperstein, Koberstein

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Where is the Kupferstein family from?

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

What did your Kupferstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kupferstein. 100% of Kupferstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Kupferstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupferstein 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Kupferstein. 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 Kupferstein. For the veterans among your Kupferstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kupferstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kupferstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kupferstein in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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