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Koelman Family History

Koelman 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: Kolman, Kelman, Kielman, Kopelman, Boelman, Poelman, Kohlman, Kollman

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Where is the Koelman family from?

You can see how Koelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Koelman families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Koelman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Koelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Koelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelman 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Koelman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Koelman. For the veterans among your Koelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Koelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Koelman in 1972 was 85, and 64 in 2002.

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