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Koppell Family History

Koppell 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, Poppell, Kopper, Kappel, Kopel, Oppel, Koeppel, Korpela

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Where is the Koppell family from?

You can see how Koppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Koppell families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Koppell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Koppell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koppell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koppell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Koppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppell 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Koppell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Koppell. For the veterans among your Koppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Koppell in 1964 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

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