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Koppenhofer Family History

Koppenhofer Surname Meaning

German (Koppenhöfer): status name for a farmer who had to pay rent to his landlord in the form of capons; from Middle High German koppe + hof ‘farm court’ + -er -suffix of origin.

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


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Where is the Koppenhofer family from?

You can see how Koppenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppenhofer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Koppenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Koppenhofer families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koppenhofer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Koppenhofer families in 1891.
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What did your Koppenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koppenhofer. 42% of Koppenhofer men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Koppenhofer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koppenhofer were Laborer and Helper.

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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
    42%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Helper
    34%

What Koppenhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Koppenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppenhofer 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Koppenhofer. 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 454 military records available for the last name Koppenhofer. For the veterans among your Koppenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppenhofer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Koppenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koppenhofer in 1961 was 60, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koppenhofer 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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