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Koppa Family History

Koppa Surname Meaning

Germanized form (or a Czech and Polish variant) of Czech Polish and Sorbian Kopa.

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


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Where is the Koppa family from?

You can see how Koppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Koppa families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koppa's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Koppa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koppa 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 Koppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koppa. 30% of Koppa men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Koppa women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koppa were Chauffeur and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Elevator Operator
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Sales Clerk
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

What Koppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppa 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Koppa. 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 194 military records available for the last name Koppa. For the veterans among your Koppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppa lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Koppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Koppa in 1942 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koppa 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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