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Koelter Family History

Koelter 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: Kolter, Koelzer, Koetter, Kelter, Boelter, Hoelter, Koester, Koelker

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Where is the Koelter family from?

You can see how Koelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Koelter families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Koelter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koelter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Koelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelter 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 immigration records available for the last name Koelter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Koelter. For the veterans among your Koelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koelter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koelter

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