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Koplitz Family History

Koplitz 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: Koblitz, Koplin, Politz, Opitz, Klitz, Koltz, Koplowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Koplitz family from?

You can see how Koplitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koplitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koplitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Koplitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Koplitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koplitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koplitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koplitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koplitz. 34% of Koplitz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Koplitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koplitz were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Dairyman
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Koplitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koplitz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Koplitz. 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 113 military records available for the last name Koplitz. For the veterans among your Koplitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koplitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Koplitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koplitz in 1962 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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