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Korpela Family History

Korpela Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from korpi ‘remote forest wilderness’ + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century mainly in southern, western, and southeastern Finland.

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


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Where is the Korpela family from?

You can see how Korpela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korpela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Korpela families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Korpela's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Korpela families in 1920.
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What did your Korpela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Korpela. 38% of Korpela men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Korpela women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Korpela were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Korpela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korpela 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 Korpela. 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 219 military records available for the last name Korpela. For the veterans among your Korpela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korpela lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Korpela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Korpela in 1952 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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