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Kopfman Family History

Kopfman 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: Koffman, Kopman, Kofman, Kosman, Kolman, Copeman, Kohrman, Dorfman

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Where is the Kopfman family from?

You can see how Kopfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopfman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kopfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kopfman families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kopfman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kopfman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopfman 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 Kopfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kopfman. 31% of Kopfman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Kopfman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Kopfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopfman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kopfman. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kopfman. For the veterans among your Kopfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopfman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kopfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kopfman in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kopfman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kopfman 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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