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Koperski Family History

Koperski Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of koper ‘dill’ or kopr ‘copper’.

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


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Where is the Koperski family from?

You can see how Koperski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koperski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Koperski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Koperski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Koperski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koperski families in 1920.
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What did your Koperski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koperski. 17% of Koperski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Koperski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koperski were Farming and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

What Koperski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koperski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koperski 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Koperski. 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 420 military records available for the last name Koperski. For the veterans among your Koperski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koperski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koperski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koperski in 1963 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koperski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koperski 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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