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Kopff Family History

Kopff 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: Kopf, Koff, Korff, Kopp, Hoff, Kopec, Knopf, Kopel, Koper, Goff

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Where is the Kopff family from?

You can see how Kopff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kopff families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kopff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kopff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kopff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopff. 67% of Kopff men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kopff women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Traveling Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kopff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Kopff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopff 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 45,000 immigration records available for the last name Kopff. 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 312 military records available for the last name Kopff. For the veterans among your Kopff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kopff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kopff in 1967 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kopff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopff 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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