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Koether Name Meaning

German (Köther): variant of Kötter (see Koetter ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kotler, Koetter, Kottler, Kotter, Ketler, Souther, Koester, Kreher

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Where is the Koether family from?

You can see how Koether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koether family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Koether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Koether families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koether's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Koether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koether. 54% of Koether men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koether women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    54%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koether 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Koether. 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 270 military records available for the last name Koether. For the veterans among your Koether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koether lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Koether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Koether in 1941 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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