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Kopitzke Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Kopicki: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kopischke, Kitz, Kozisek, Konitzer, Topinka, Totzke, Patzke, Fitzke

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Where is the Kopitzke family from?

You can see how Kopitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kopitzke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kopitzke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kopitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopitzke 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 Kopitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopitzke. 44% of Kopitzke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kopitzke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kopitzke were Butcher and General Work. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • General Work
    29%
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Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Kopitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopitzke 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kopitzke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Kopitzke. For the veterans among your Kopitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopitzke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kopitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kopitzke in 1962 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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