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Kopenhefer Family History

Kopenhefer 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: Koppenhaver, Copenhaver, Kelnhofer, Koecher, Kopfer, Bodenheimer

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Where is the Kopenhefer family from?

You can see how Kopenhefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopenhefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kopenhefer families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kopenhefer's in USA. California had the highest population of Kopenhefer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kopenhefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopenhefer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kopenhefer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kopenhefer. For the veterans among your Kopenhefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopenhefer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Kopenhefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kopenhefer in 1980 was 95, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopenhefer 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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