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Koestler Name Meaning

German:: topographic name from Latin costa ‘rocky ledge’. variant of Kost

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


Similar surnames: Koestner, Kostner, Koester, Kiesler, Diestler, Kossler, Kastler

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Where is the Koestler family from?

You can see how Koestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koestler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koestler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koestler families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Koestler's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Koestler families in 1880.
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What did your Koestler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koestler. 24% of Koestler men worked as a Baker and 100% of Koestler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Baker
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Koestler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koestler 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Koestler. 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 453 military records available for the last name Koestler. For the veterans among your Koestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koestler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Koestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koestler in 1957 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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