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Korporal Family History

Korporal 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: Porpora, Korpal, Kapral, Korona, Koral, Corral, Korpela, Tortora

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Where is the Korporal family from?

You can see how Korporal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korporal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Korporal families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Korporal's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Korporal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korporal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korporal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korporal. 67% of Korporal 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 Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Korporal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korporal 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 Korporal. 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 34 military records available for the last name Korporal. For the veterans among your Korporal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korporal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Korporal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Korporal in 1965 was 82, and 69 in 1997.

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