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Koppenhafer Family History

Koppenhafer 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: Koppenhaver, Copenhaver, Oppenlander, Moldenhauer, Kostenbader

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Where is the Koppenhafer family from?

You can see how Koppenhafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppenhafer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppenhafer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Koppenhafer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Koppenhafer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koppenhafer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koppenhafer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Koppenhafer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koppenhafer. 50% of Koppenhafer men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • House Painter
    50%
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What Koppenhafer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Koppenhafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppenhafer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Koppenhafer. 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 112 military records available for the last name Koppenhafer. For the veterans among your Koppenhafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppenhafer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koppenhafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koppenhafer in 1963 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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