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Koestel Family History

Koestel 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: Kestel, Koester, Postel, Keitel, Koster, Kessel, Kiesel, Kosten

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Where is the Koestel family from?

You can see how Koestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koestel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koestel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Koestel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koestel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koestel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koestel 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 Koestel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koestel. 100% of Koestel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Koestel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Koestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koestel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Koestel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Koestel. For the veterans among your Koestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koestel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Koestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Koestel in 1966 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koestel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koestel 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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