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Kroper Family History

Kroper 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: Kroner, Koper, Roper, Kromer, Kroger, Proper, Cooper, Rover, Kober

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Where is the Kroper family from?

You can see how Kroper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Kroper families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kroper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kroper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroper 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 Kroper ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Kroper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroper 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kroper. 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 135 military records available for the last name Kroper. For the veterans among your Kroper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroper lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Kroper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kroper in 1968 was 82, and 85 in 1997.

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