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Koepchen Family History

Koepchen 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: Hoeschen, Koecher, Boeschen, Koeppen, Ketchen, Kocher, Kochan

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Where is the Koepchen family from?

You can see how Koepchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koepchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koepchen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koepchen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Koepchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koepchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Koepchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koepchen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Koepchen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Koepchen. For the veterans among your Koepchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koepchen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Koepchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Koepchen in 1968 was 57, and 87 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koepchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koepchen 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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