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Koeppe Family History

Koeppe Surname Meaning

German (mainly Köppe): variant of KoppGermanized form (Köppe) of Czech Polish and Sorbian Kopa.Compare Koppe.

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


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Where is the Koeppe family from?

You can see how Koeppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Koeppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Koeppe families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Koeppe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Koeppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeppe 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 Koeppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeppe. 30% of Koeppe men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Koeppe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koeppe were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Koeppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Koeppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeppe 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Koeppe. 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 642 military records available for the last name Koeppe. For the veterans among your Koeppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeppe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Koeppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Koeppe in 1945 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeppe 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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