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Koeller Family History

Koeller Surname Meaning

German (Köller): see Koller 1 and

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


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Where is the Koeller family from?

You can see how Koeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Koeller families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Koeller's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Koeller families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeller 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 Koeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeller. 29% of Koeller men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Koeller women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koeller were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Koeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Koeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeller 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Koeller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Koeller. For the veterans among your Koeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeller lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Koeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Koeller in 1951 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeller 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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