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Koehrer Family History

Koehrer Name 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: Kehrer, Loehrer, Koehler, Boehmer, Kocher, Koerner, Buehrer, Wehrer

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Where is the Koehrer family from?

You can see how Koehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Koehrer families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Koehrer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koehrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koehrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koehrer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Koehrer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Koehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehrer 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Koehrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Koehrer. For the veterans among your Koehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehrer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Koehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koehrer in 1955 was 21, and 85 in 2001.

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