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Kopkins Family History

Kopkins 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: Hopkins, Dopkins, Dockins, Koplin, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins, Hopkin

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Where is the Kopkins family from?

You can see how Kopkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kopkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kopkins families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kopkins's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kopkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Kopkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopkins 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kopkins. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kopkins. For the veterans among your Kopkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopkins lifespan?

Average Kopkins life expectancy in 1997 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopkins 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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