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Kuoppala Family History

Kuoppala 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, Kujala, Coppola, Korpela, Seppala, Tuomala, Kumpula, Uppal

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Where is the Kuoppala family from?

You can see how Kuoppala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuoppala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kuoppala families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kuoppala's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Kuoppala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuoppala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuoppala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuoppala. 100% of Kuoppala men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kuoppala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuoppala 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kuoppala. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kuoppala. For the veterans among your Kuoppala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuoppala lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kuoppala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kuoppala in 1954 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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