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Kuperus Family History

Kuperus Surname Meaning

Dutch: Latinized form of the occupational name Kuiper ‘cooper’. Compare Cuperus.

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


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Where is the Kuperus family from?

You can see how Kuperus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuperus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kuperus families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kuperus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kuperus families in 1920.
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What did your Kuperus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuperus. 67% of Kuperus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kuperus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Kuperus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuperus 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Kuperus. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kuperus. For the veterans among your Kuperus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuperus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kuperus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kuperus in 1955 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuperus 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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