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Koelsch Family History

Koelsch Surname Meaning

German: from the adjective kölsch denoting someone from Cologne (German Köln).

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


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Where is the Koelsch family from?

You can see how Koelsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Koelsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Koelsch families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Koelsch's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Koelsch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koelsch 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 Koelsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koelsch. 44% of Koelsch men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Koelsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koelsch were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Office Clerk
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Koelsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Koelsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelsch 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Koelsch. 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 684 military records available for the last name Koelsch. For the veterans among your Koelsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelsch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Koelsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koelsch in 1954 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koelsch 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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