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Kogler Family History

Kogler Surname Meaning

German: from Kogel + the agent or habitational suffix -er. This surname is also found in Hungary and Slovenia.

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


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Where is the Kogler family from?

You can see how Kogler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kogler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kogler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Kogler families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kogler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kogler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kogler 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 Kogler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kogler. 28% of Kogler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kogler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kogler were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Kogler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kogler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kogler 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Kogler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kogler. For the veterans among your Kogler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kogler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kogler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kogler in 1954 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kogler 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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