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Koestner Family History

Koestner Surname Meaning

North German (Köstner): variant of Köster (see Koster).

German (Köstner): habitational name for someone from Kösten (near Bamberg) or Köstenberg.

German (Köstner): occupational name from the Bavarian Franconian dialect word Köstner ‘granary administrator treasurer’.

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


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Where is the Koestner family from?

You can see how Koestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koestner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koestner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Koestner families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Koestner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Koestner families in 1880.
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What did your Koestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koestner. 34% of Koestner men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Koestner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koestner were Fireman and Waitress.

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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%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Fireman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Koestner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koestner 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Koestner. 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 528 military records available for the last name Koestner. For the veterans among your Koestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koestner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Koestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koestner in 1959 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koestner 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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