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Kropa Family History

Kropa 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: Kropp, Kopa, Krupa, Kropf, Kroupa, Kopp, Rosa, Knopp, Arora, Rota

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Where is the Kropa family from?

You can see how Kropa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kropa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kropa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kropa families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kropa's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kropa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kropa 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 Kropa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kropa. 40% of Kropa men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Kropa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kropa were Labor and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Operator
    29%

What Kropa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Kropa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kropa 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Kropa. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kropa. For the veterans among your Kropa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kropa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kropa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kropa in 1965 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kropa 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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