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Kolpin Family History

Kolpin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Kolpin or Kolpino now in Belarus.

German: habitational name from any of the places called Kolpin or Kolpien in eastern Germany.

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


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Where is the Kolpin family from?

You can see how Kolpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolpin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kolpin families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kolpin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kolpin families in 1911.
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What did your Kolpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolpin. 46% of Kolpin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kolpin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolpin were Lineman On Telephone and Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Auto Mechanic
    9%
  • Lineman On Telephone
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolpin 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Kolpin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Kolpin. For the veterans among your Kolpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolpin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kolpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kolpin in 1961 was 58, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolpin 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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