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Koelle Family History

Koelle Surname Meaning

German (Kölle): from the ancient Germanic personal name Kolo or from a pet form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

Habitational name from the city of Cologne (German Köln) or places so named near Berlin in Saxony, Pomerania, or the Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Koelle family from?

You can see how Koelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Koelle families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Koelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koelle families in 1891.
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What did your Koelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Koelle. 100% of Koelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelle 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Koelle. 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 659 military records available for the last name Koelle. For the veterans among your Koelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Koelle in 1962 was 65, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koelle 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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