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Koehlar Family History

Koehlar 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: Koehler, Kuehler, Kolar, Kohler, Poehler, Oehler, Kaehler, Boehler

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Where is the Koehlar family from?

You can see how Koehlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehlar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koehlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Koehlar families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Koehlar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koehlar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koehlar 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 Koehlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koehlar. 34% of Koehlar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Koehlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Koehlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehlar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Koehlar. 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 15 military records available for the last name Koehlar. For the veterans among your Koehlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehlar lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Koehlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koehlar in 1989 was 81, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koehlar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koehlar 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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