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Koerperich Family History

Koerperich 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: Klapperich, Gerberich, Berberich, Koerper, Lotspeich, Koerner

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Where is the Koerperich family from?

You can see how Koerperich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koerperich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koerperich family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koerperich's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Koerperich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koerperich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koerperich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koerperich. 72% of Koerperich 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Koerperich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koerperich 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Koerperich. 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 43 military records available for the last name Koerperich. For the veterans among your Koerperich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koerperich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Koerperich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koerperich in 1959 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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