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Kopseng Family History

Kopseng 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: Koppen, Koppang, Moseng, Kong, Olsen, Kopper, Koppel, Koenig, Kolberg

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Where is the Kopseng family from?

You can see how Kopseng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopseng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kopseng family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kopseng's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kopseng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopseng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopseng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopseng. 100% of Kopseng men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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What Kopseng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kopseng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopseng 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kopseng. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kopseng. For the veterans among your Kopseng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopseng lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kopseng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kopseng in 1965 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

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