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Prekopa Family History

Prekopa 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: Prokop, Prehoda, Propp, Prevost, Popa, Pesola, Kopa, Repa, Prihoda

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Where is the Prekopa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prekopa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prekopa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prekopa. 100% of Prekopa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Prekopa women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Prekopa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prekopa 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Prekopa. 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 52 military records available for the last name Prekopa. For the veterans among your Prekopa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prekopa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Prekopa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Prekopa in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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