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Koertel Family History

Koertel 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: Oertel, Keitel, Korte, Koerner, Koeppel, Kestel, Koetter, Korbel

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Where is the Koertel family from?

You can see how Koertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koertel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Koertel families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Koertel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koertel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koertel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koertel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koertel. 100% of Koertel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Koertel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Koertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koertel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Koertel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Koertel. For the veterans among your Koertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koertel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Koertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Koertel in 1968 was 76, and 70 in 1990.

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