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Kooper Family History

Kooper Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Koper.

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


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Where is the Kooper family from?

You can see how Kooper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kooper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kooper families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kooper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kooper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooper 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 Kooper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kooper. 25% of Kooper men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Kooper women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kooper were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Kooper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kooper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooper 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Kooper. 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 211 military records available for the last name Kooper. For the veterans among your Kooper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kooper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kooper in 1961 was 48, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kooper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kooper 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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