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Kopacek Family History

Kopacek Surname 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: Kopack, Pacek, Kosarek, Kovack, Koback, Konicek, Kopacz, Komarek

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Where is the Kopacek family from?

You can see how Kopacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kopacek families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kopacek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kopacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopacek 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 Kopacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopacek. 63% of Kopacek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kopacek women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kopacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Kopacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopacek 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kopacek. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kopacek. For the veterans among your Kopacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopacek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kopacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kopacek in 1954 was 47, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kopacek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopacek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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