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Corpening Family History

Corpening Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Köp(e)nick (see Koepnick).

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


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Where is the Corpening family from?

You can see how Corpening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corpening family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corpening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Corpening family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Corpening's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Corpening families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corpening 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 Corpening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corpening. 39% of Corpening men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Corpening women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corpening were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Corpening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corpening 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Corpening. 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 797 military records available for the last name Corpening. For the veterans among your Corpening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corpening lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Corpening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Corpening in 1943 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corpening 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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