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Koppe Family History

Koppe Surname Meaning

German (also Köppe): variant of Kopp 1. Dutch: variant of Koppen.

Germanized form (also Köppe) of Czech, Polish, and Sorbian Kopa.

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


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Where is the Koppe family from?

You can see how Koppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Koppe families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Koppe's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Koppe families in 1911.
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What did your Koppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Koppe. 100% of Koppe men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Koppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koppe. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Koppe. For the veterans among your Koppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Koppe in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koppe 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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