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Copenhaver Family History

Copenhaver Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Koppenhöfer (see Koppenhofer ). Compare Koppenhaver .

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


Similar surnames: Koppenhaver, Cleaver, Copher, Eisenhauer, Conover, Shaver, Cooner

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Where is the Copenhaver family from?

You can see how Copenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copenhaver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Copenhaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Copenhaver families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Copenhaver's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Copenhaver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copenhaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copenhaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copenhaver. 25% of Copenhaver men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Copenhaver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copenhaver were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Copenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copenhaver 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Copenhaver. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Copenhaver. For the veterans among your Copenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copenhaver lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Copenhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Copenhaver in 1945 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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