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Koester Family History

Koester Name Meaning

North German (Köster): see Koster 1 and

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


Similar surnames: Koster, Koestner, Kuester, Koesters, Kuster, Kister, Oester, Ketter

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Where is the Koester family from?

You can see how Koester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 177 Koester families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Koester's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koester. 29% of Koester men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Koester women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koester were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Maid
    6%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Koester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koester 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Koester. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Koester. For the veterans among your Koester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koester lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Koester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koester in 1943 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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