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Koessler Family History

Koessler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kessler, Roessler, Kossler, Koestler, Kressler, Dressler, Tessler

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Where is the Koessler family from?

You can see how Koessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koessler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koessler families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Koessler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koessler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koessler 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 Koessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koessler. 67% of Koessler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Koessler women worked as a Chambermaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koessler were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Koessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Koessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koessler 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Koessler. 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 224 military records available for the last name Koessler. For the veterans among your Koessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koessler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Koessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koessler in 1960 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koessler 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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