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Koellner Family History

Koellner Surname Meaning

German (Köllner): habitational name for someone from the city of Cologne (German Köln earlier Cöln from the name of the Roman military camp Colonia Agrippina).

Cölln (Saxony Rhineland-Palatinate) or Kölln (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania Schleswig-Holstein Saarland).

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


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Where is the Koellner family from?

You can see how Koellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koellner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koellner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Koellner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Koellner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Koellner families in 1911.
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What did your Koellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koellner. 25% of Koellner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koellner women worked as a Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Koellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koellner 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Koellner. 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 891 military records available for the last name Koellner. For the veterans among your Koellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koellner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koellner in 1962 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koellner 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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