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Koplien Family History

Koplien 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: Koplin, Kolden, Holien, Klien, Koppen, Kollin, Kolin, Coplin, Koglin

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Where is the Koplien family from?

You can see how Koplien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koplien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koplien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Koplien families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Koplien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koplien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koplien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koplien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koplien. 67% of Koplien 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
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
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What Koplien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Koplien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koplien 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Koplien. 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 46 military records available for the last name Koplien. For the veterans among your Koplien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koplien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Koplien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koplien in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

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