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Kopfenstein Family History

Kopfenstein 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: Klopfenstein, Lowenstein, Katzenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein

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Where is the Kopfenstein family from?

You can see how Kopfenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopfenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kopfenstein family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kopfenstein's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kopfenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kopfenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopfenstein 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kopfenstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kopfenstein. For the veterans among your Kopfenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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