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Kupec Family History

Kupec Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, and Slovenian: occupational name from kupec ‘merchant shopkeeper’ a derivative of the verb kupiti ‘to buy’.

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


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Where is the Kupec family from?

You can see how Kupec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kupec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kupec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kupec families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kupec's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kupec families in 1911.
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What did your Kupec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kupec. 48% of Kupec men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kupec women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kupec were Surgical Instrument Maker and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Surgical Instrument Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kupec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Kupec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupec 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Kupec. 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 462 military records available for the last name Kupec. For the veterans among your Kupec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kupec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kupec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kupec in 1962 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kupec 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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