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Koeppler Family History

Koeppler 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: Keppler, Klepper, Kopper, Kappler, Weppler, Koeppel, Knepper, Poppler

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Where is the Koeppler family from?

You can see how Koeppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeppler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koeppler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Koeppler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koeppler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koeppler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeppler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koeppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koeppler. 72% of Koeppler 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Koeppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeppler 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Koeppler. 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 172 military records available for the last name Koeppler. For the veterans among your Koeppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeppler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koeppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Koeppler in 1964 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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