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Koile Family History

Koile 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: Kile, Koike, Coile, Kole, Koble, Koyle, Kolle, Noble, Mole, Kil

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Where is the Koile family from?

You can see how Koile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koile family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Koile family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Koile's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Koile families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koile. 43% of Koile 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
    43%
  • Welder
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Koile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koile 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Koile. 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 51 military records available for the last name Koile. For the veterans among your Koile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koile lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Koile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koile in 1962 was 51, and 44 in 2002.

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