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Koppenhaver Family History

Koppenhaver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Koppenhöfer (see Koppenhofer). Compare Copenhaver.

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


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Where is the Koppenhaver family from?

You can see how Koppenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppenhaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppenhaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 55 Koppenhaver families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Koppenhaver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koppenhaver families in 1880.
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What did your Koppenhaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koppenhaver. 21% of Koppenhaver men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Koppenhaver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koppenhaver were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

What Koppenhaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koppenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppenhaver 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Koppenhaver. 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 669 military records available for the last name Koppenhaver. For the veterans among your Koppenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppenhaver lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Koppenhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Koppenhaver in 1950 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koppenhaver 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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