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Copenhauer Family History

Copenhauer 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, Eisenhauer, Koppenhaver, Pfotenhauer, Obenauer

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Where is the Copenhauer family from?

You can see how Copenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copenhauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Copenhauer families living in Missouri. This was about 17% of all the recorded Copenhauer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Copenhauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copenhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copenhauer. 40% of Copenhauer men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Copenhauer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copenhauer were Rancher and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Rancher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%
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What Copenhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Copenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copenhauer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Copenhauer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Copenhauer. For the veterans among your Copenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copenhauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Copenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Copenhauer in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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