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Koopmans Family History

Koopmans Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Koopman.

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


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Where is the Koopmans family from?

You can see how Koopmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koopmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Koopmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Koopmans family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Koopmans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koopmans families in 1891.
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What did your Koopmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koopmans. 40% of Koopmans men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Koopmans women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Koopmans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koopmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koopmans 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koopmans. 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 112 military records available for the last name Koopmans. For the veterans among your Koopmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koopmans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Koopmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koopmans in 1965 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koopmans 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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