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Koesel Family History

Koesel 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: Kiesel, Kosel, Kloesel, Boesel, Kesel, Loesel, Koepsel, Koebel

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Where is the Koesel family from?

You can see how Koesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Koesel families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Koesel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koesel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Koesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koesel 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Koesel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Koesel. For the veterans among your Koesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koesel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koesel in 1964 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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