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Koldewey Family History

Koldewey 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: Kolden, Goewey, Dewey, Kliewer, Holderby, Goldey, Holdway, Holdaway

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Where is the Koldewey family from?

You can see how Koldewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koldewey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koldewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Koldewey families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Koldewey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Koldewey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koldewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koldewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koldewey. 50% of Koldewey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Koldewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koldewey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Koldewey. 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 248 military records available for the last name Koldewey. For the veterans among your Koldewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koldewey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Koldewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koldewey in 1958 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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