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Koepfgen Family History

Koepfgen 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: Koeppen, Toepfer, Koeppel, Keppen, Kopfer, Hoepfner, Koehnen, Klepfer

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Where is the Koepfgen family from?

You can see how Koepfgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koepfgen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Koepfgen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Koepfgen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Koepfgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koepfgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koepfgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Koepfgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koepfgen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Koepfgen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Koepfgen. For the veterans among your Koepfgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koepfgen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Koepfgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koepfgen in 1967 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

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