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Koppes Family History

Koppes Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Jakob (see Jacob). Compare Coppes.

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


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Where is the Koppes family from?

You can see how Koppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koppes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Koppes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Koppes families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Koppes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Koppes families in 1911.
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What did your Koppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koppes. 39% of Koppes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Koppes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koppes were Farm and Saleslady.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Koppes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koppes 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Koppes. 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 436 military records available for the last name Koppes. For the veterans among your Koppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koppes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Koppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koppes in 1944 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koppes 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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