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Koep Family History

Koep Surname Meaning

German (Köp): variant of Köpp (see Koepp).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Koep family from?

You can see how Koep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koep family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Koep families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Koep's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Koep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koep 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 Koep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koep. 41% of Koep men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Koep women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koep were Tinsmith and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Tinsmith
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

What Koep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koep 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Koep. 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 244 military records available for the last name Koep. For the veterans among your Koep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koep lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Koep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Koep in 1959 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koep 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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