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Koeplin Family History

Koeplin 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: Koplin, Kopplin, Kroeplin, Kolpin, Kaelin, Kemplin, Kollin, Kolin

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Where is the Koeplin family from?

You can see how Koeplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeplin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Koeplin families living in North Dakota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Koeplin's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Koeplin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeplin 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 Koeplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeplin. 50% of Koeplin men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Koeplin women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Koeplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Koeplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeplin 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Koeplin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Koeplin. For the veterans among your Koeplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeplin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Koeplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Koeplin in 1957 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeplin 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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