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Koppelmeyer Family History

Koppelmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Kollmeyer, Hockemeyer, Katzenmeyer, Koppenhaver, Koppelman

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Where is the Koppelmeyer family from?

You can see how Koppelmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppelmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppelmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Koppelmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Koppelmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koppelmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koppelmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koppelmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Koppelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppelmeyer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Koppelmeyer. 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 57 military records available for the last name Koppelmeyer. For the veterans among your Koppelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Koppelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koppelmeyer in 1969 was 72, and 68 in 1998.

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