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Koppala Family History

Koppala 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: Koppel, Coppola, Korpela, Seppala, Koppang, Zappala, Kapala, Korpal

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Where is the Koppala family from?

You can see how Koppala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Koppala families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Koppala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koppala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koppala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koppala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Koppala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppala 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Koppala. 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 13 military records available for the last name Koppala. For the veterans among your Koppala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Koppala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koppala in 1967 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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