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Kopman Family History

Kopman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a clever person from Yiddish kop ‘head’ + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Kosman, Hopman, Kolman, Osman, Lipman, Kofman, Kurman, Bodman, Korman

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Where is the Kopman family from?

You can see how Kopman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kopman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kopman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kopman families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kopman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kopman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kopman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kopman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kopman. 27% of Kopman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kopman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kopman were Farmer and Beauty Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kopman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kopman 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Kopman. 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 212 military records available for the last name Kopman. For the veterans among your Kopman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kopman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kopman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kopman in 1951 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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