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Copenhagen Family History

Copenhagen 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: Copenhaver, Greenhagen, Gruenhagen, Borkenhagen, Bugenhagen

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Where is the Copenhagen family from?

You can see how Copenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copenhagen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Copenhagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Copenhagen family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Copenhagen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Copenhagen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copenhagen. 55% of Copenhagen 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
    55%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
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What Copenhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Copenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copenhagen 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Copenhagen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Copenhagen. For the veterans among your Copenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copenhagen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Copenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Copenhagen in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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