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Koepler Family History

Koepler Name 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: Kepler, Koebler, Koegler, Koeller, Koehler, Keller, Klepper, Kopper

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Where is the Koepler family from?

You can see how Koepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koepler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koepler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Koepler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koepler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koepler families in 1880.
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What did your Koepler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Koepler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Koepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koepler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Koepler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Koepler. For the veterans among your Koepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koepler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Koepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Koepler in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 1986.

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