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Koffler Name Meaning

South German (also Köffler):: topographic name for someone living by a rounded hilltop (see Koffel ). in some instances a topographic name derived from Middle High German kobel ‘hut small abode’.

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


Similar surnames: Koffel, Koller, Kieler, Offner, Kohler, Kobler, Kogler, Kossler

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Where is the Koffler family from?

You can see how Koffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koffler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Koffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Koffler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Koffler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Koffler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koffler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koffler. 20% of Koffler men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Koffler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koffler were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koffler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koffler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 889 military records available for the last name Koffler. For the veterans among your Koffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koffler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Koffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Koffler in 1945 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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