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Koehler Family History

Koehler Surname Meaning

German (Köhler): see Kohler.

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


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Where is the Koehler family from?

You can see how Koehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Koehler families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Koehler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Koehler families in 1891.
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What did your Koehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Koehler. 50% of Koehler women worked as a No Occupation.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Koehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehler 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Koehler. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Koehler. For the veterans among your Koehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Koehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koehler in 1944 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koehler 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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