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Kopja Family History

Kopja 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: Kopa, Kopka, Koppa, Kopp, Kopf, Kopec, Kobza, Korda, Koga, Kopel

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Where is the Kopja family from?

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

What Kopja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kopja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopja 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kopja. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kopja. For the veterans among your Kopja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopja lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Kopja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kopja in 1974 was 82, and 84 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopja 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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