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Koehsel Family History

Koehsel 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: Koepsel, Kessel, Kiesel, Kreisel, Kosel, Roessel, Koeppel, Kochel

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Where is the Koehsel family from?

You can see how Koehsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koehsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Koehsel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Koehsel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koehsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koehsel 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 49 census records available for the last name Koehsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehsel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Koehsel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Koehsel. For the veterans among your Koehsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehsel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Koehsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Koehsel in 1966 was 52, and 82 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koehsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koehsel 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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