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Koerper Name Meaning

German (Körper): variant of Körber (see Koerber ).

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


Similar surnames: Koerber, Kerper, Kerber, Keiper, Koeppe, Koelker, Koether, Kloepper

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Where is the Koerper family from?

You can see how Koerper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koerper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koerper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Koerper families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Koerper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koerper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koerper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koerper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koerper. 37% of Koerper men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Koerper women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koerper were Farmer and Housemaid. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housemaid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koerper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koerper 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Koerper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Koerper. For the veterans among your Koerper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koerper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Koerper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Koerper in 1955 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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