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Kofler Family History

Kofler Name Meaning

German (also Köfler): variant of Koffler a topographic name for someone living by a rounded hilltop (see Koffel ). It is also found in some central European countries e.g. in Slovenia where it was formerly also common as a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola (see Kocevar ). North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German kovel ‘hood cowl’ for a maker of head gear of that type.

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

Similar surnames: Koller, Kohler, Kotler, Kobler, Kover, Soler, Roller, Bowler, Kugler

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Where is the Kofler family from?

You can see how Kofler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kofler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kofler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kofler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kofler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kofler families in 1891.

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What did your Kofler ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
30%
Machinist
20%
Proprietor
10%
Butcher
10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Saleslady
100%

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What Kofler family records will you find?

Census Records
There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kofler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kofler 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Kofler. 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 726 military records available for the last name Kofler. For the veterans among your Kofler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kofler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kofler 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Kofler. 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 726 military records available for the last name Kofler. For the veterans among your Kofler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kofler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kofler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kofler in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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