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Koelln Family History

Koelln Surname Meaning

German (Kölln): variant of Köllner (see Koellner). Compare Kelln and Kolln.

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


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Where is the Koelln family from?

You can see how Koelln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelln family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Koelln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Koelln families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Koelln's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Koelln families in 1911.
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What did your Koelln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koelln. 100% of Koelln women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Koelln family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Koelln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelln 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Koelln. 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 77 military records available for the last name Koelln. For the veterans among your Koelln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelln lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Koelln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Koelln in 1964 was 70, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koelln

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koelln 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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