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Kroeper Family History

Kroeper 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: Kroemer, Kroeger, Kroeker, Roeper, Kroener, Kopper, Roemer, Kroner

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Where is the Kroeper family from?

You can see how Kroeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroeper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kroeper families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kroeper's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kroeper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroeper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kroeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kroeper. 100% of Kroeper men worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Nurse
    100%

What Kroeper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Kroeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroeper 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kroeper. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kroeper. For the veterans among your Kroeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroeper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kroeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kroeper in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroeper 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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