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Koeltzow Family History

Koeltzow 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: Kellow, Koslow, Koelzer, Kozlow, Keltz, Kelton, Kretlow, Koltz

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Where is the Koeltzow family from?

You can see how Koeltzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeltzow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koeltzow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Koeltzow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Koeltzow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koeltzow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeltzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koeltzow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Koeltzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeltzow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Koeltzow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Koeltzow. For the veterans among your Koeltzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeltzow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koeltzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Koeltzow in 1964 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

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