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Kroeplin Family History

Kroeplin Surname Meaning

German (Kröplin): habitational name from a place in Mecklenburg called Kröpelin.

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


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Where is the Kroeplin family from?

You can see how Kroeplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroeplin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Kroeplin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kroeplin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kroeplin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroeplin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroeplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kroeplin. 60% of Kroeplin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Kroeplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Kroeplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroeplin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kroeplin. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kroeplin. For the veterans among your Kroeplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroeplin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kroeplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kroeplin in 1957 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

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