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Koeser Family History

Koeser 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: Oeser, Loeser, Keser, Koser, Kieser, Goeser, Roeser, Kaeser, Koester

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Where is the Koeser family from?

You can see how Koeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koeser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Koeser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Koeser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koeser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koeser. 56% of Koeser 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
    56%
  • Superintendent
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
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What Koeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Koeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeser 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Koeser. 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 107 military records available for the last name Koeser. For the veterans among your Koeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Koeser in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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