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Koehlke Family History

Koehlke 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: Boehlke, Koehnke, Oehlke, Boehle, Boehmke, Oelke, Koelle, Moehle

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Where is the Koehlke family from?

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

What did your Koehlke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Koehlke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Koehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehlke 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Koehlke. 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 68 military records available for the last name Koehlke. For the veterans among your Koehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehlke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Koehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Koehlke in 1958 was 49, and 79 in 1999.

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