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Koerth Family History

Koerth Surname Meaning

German (Körth): from the personal name Kort a short form of Konrad.

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


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Where is the Koerth family from?

You can see how Koerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koerth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Koerth families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Koerth's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Koerth families in 1880.
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What did your Koerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koerth. 57% of Koerth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Koerth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koerth were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    57%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Koerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koerth 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Koerth. 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 179 military records available for the last name Koerth. For the veterans among your Koerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koerth lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Koerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Koerth in 1945 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

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