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Koetsch Family History

Koetsch 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: Doetsch, Koelsch, Goetsch, Kretsch, Kresch, Letsch, Keusch, Pletsch

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Where is the Koetsch family from?

You can see how Koetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koetsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Koetsch families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Koetsch's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Koetsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koetsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koetsch. 58% of Koetsch men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Koetsch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Machinist
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Koetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Koetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koetsch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Koetsch. 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 171 military records available for the last name Koetsch. For the veterans among your Koetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koetsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Koetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koetsch in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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