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Kophal Family History

Kophal 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: Koppel, Kochan, Kopel, Kapral, Koral, Kopas, Kopa, Gopal, Kohl, Opsal

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Where is the Kophal family from?

You can see how Kophal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kophal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kophal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kophal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kophal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Kophal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kophal 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kophal. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kophal. For the veterans among your Kophal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kophal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kophal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kophal in 1964 was 71, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kophal 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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