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Korper Family History

Korper Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kopper, Koper, Kerper, Korver, Korber, Karper, Koerper, Korner

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Where is the Korper family from?

You can see how Korper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korper family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Korper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Korper families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Korper's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Korper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korper 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 Korper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korper. 67% of Korper 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Korper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Korper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korper 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Korper. 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 Korper. For the veterans among your Korper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Korper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Korper in 1960 was 50, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Korper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korper 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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