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Koppenhagen Family History

Koppenhagen 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: Koppenhaver, Borkenhagen, Ketterhagen, Koppelman, Kappenman

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Where is the Koppenhagen family from?

You can see how Koppenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppenhagen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Koppenhagen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Koppenhagen families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Koppenhagen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koppenhagen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koppenhagen 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 Koppenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Koppenhagen. 100% of Koppenhagen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Koppenhagen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Koppenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppenhagen 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Koppenhagen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Koppenhagen. For the veterans among your Koppenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppenhagen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Koppenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Koppenhagen in 1981 was 77, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koppenhagen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koppenhagen 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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