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Kroeplin Family History

Kroeplin Surname Meaning

German (Kröplin): habitational name from a place in Mecklenburg called Kröpelin.

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


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Where is the Kroeplin family from?

You can see how Kroeplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroeplin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Kroeplin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kroeplin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kroeplin families in 1920.
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What did your Kroeplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroeplin. 40% of Kroeplin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kroeplin women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kroeplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Kroeplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroeplin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kroeplin. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kroeplin. For the veterans among your Kroeplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroeplin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kroeplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kroeplin in 1957 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kroeplin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroeplin 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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