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Koeppen Name Meaning

German (mainly Köppen): patronymic from the personal name Köpp (see Koepp ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koeppel, Koppen, Keppen, Koehnen, Koppes, Koepke, Koppel, Koepsel

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Where is the Koeppen family from?

You can see how Koeppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeppen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Koeppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Koeppen families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Koeppen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koeppen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeppen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koeppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeppen. 25% of Koeppen men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Koeppen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koeppen were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Servant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Koeppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeppen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koeppen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Koeppen. For the veterans among your Koeppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeppen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Koeppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koeppen in 1950 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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