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Korpal Family History

Korpal Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Korpal family from?

You can see how Korpal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korpal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Korpal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Korpal families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Korpal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Korpal families in 1880.
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What did your Korpal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korpal. 28% of Korpal 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

What Korpal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Korpal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korpal 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Korpal. 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 102 military records available for the last name Korpal. For the veterans among your Korpal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korpal lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Korpal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Korpal in 1945 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korpal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korpal 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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