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Koehl Name Meaning

South German (Köhl): Alemannic variant of Kohl .

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


Similar surnames: Koel, Kehl, Kiehl, Woehl, Voehl, Goehl, Kohl, Kuehl, Boehl, Koehn

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Where is the Koehl family from?

You can see how Koehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Koehl family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koehl's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Koehl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koehl. 19% of Koehl men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Koehl women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koehl were Baker and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Koehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehl 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Koehl. 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 Koehl. For the veterans among your Koehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Koehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Koehl in 1954 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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