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Koogler Family History

Koogler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kugler.

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


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Where is the Koogler family from?

You can see how Koogler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koogler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koogler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Koogler families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Koogler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koogler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koogler 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 Koogler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koogler. 31% of Koogler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Koogler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koogler were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Koogler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koogler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koogler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Koogler. 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 558 military records available for the last name Koogler. For the veterans among your Koogler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koogler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Koogler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koogler in 1949 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koogler 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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