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Koellish Family History

Koellish 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: Mellish, Kellis, Koelling, Mellis, Dellis, Klish, Ellis, Koelle

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Koellish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koellish 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Koellish. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Koellish. For the veterans among your Koellish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koellish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Koellish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Koellish in 1973 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

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