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Koops Family History

Koops Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from a short form of Jakob (see Jacob).

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


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Where is the Koops family from?

You can see how Koops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koops family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Koops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Koops family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Koops's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Koops families in 1871.
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What did your Koops ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koops. 29% of Koops 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koops 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koops. 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 766 military records available for the last name Koops. For the veterans among your Koops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koops lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Koops in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koops

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koops 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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