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Koel Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Coel itself a variant of Kool . Dutch: dialect variant of Kuil compare Verkuilen . German: variant of Köhl (see Koehl ).

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


Similar surnames: Koehl, Keel, Poel, Kiel, Kosel, Koep, Joel, Kohl, Kogel, Kopel

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Where is the Koel family from?

You can see how Koel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Koel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 60% of all the recorded Koel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Koel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koel. 47% of Koel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Koel women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koel 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Koel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 240 military records available for the last name Koel. For the veterans among your Koel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Koel in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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