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Koplen Family History

Koplen Surname 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: Koplin, Koppen, Goplen, Coplen, Nolen, Kaplan, Kopper, Kapler, Koppel

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Where is the Koplen family from?

You can see how Koplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koplen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koplen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Koplen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Koplen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koplen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koplen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Koplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koplen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Koplen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 101 military records available for the last name Koplen. For the veterans among your Koplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koplen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koplen in 1962 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koplen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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