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Koier Family History

Koier 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: Kober, Koper, Koker, Koser, Kier, Kover, Koger, Krier, Koder, Klier

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Where is the Koier family from?

You can see how Koier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Koier families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Koier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Koier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Koier. 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 22 military records available for the last name Koier. For the veterans among your Koier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Koier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Koier in 1969 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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