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Koffel Name Meaning

South German: topographic name from Kofel ‘rounded hilltop or mountain summit’. Respelling of German Kofahl, an occupational name for a blacksmith, from Sorbian kowal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kuffel, Kogel, Koffler, Offen, Coffel, Kopel, Kobel, Koppel, Riffel

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Koffel Family Origin

Where is the Koffel family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Koffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Koffel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Koffel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Koffel's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koffel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Koffel Family Occupations

    What did your Koffel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Koffel occupation in the USA was Wheelright. 19% of Koffel's were Wheelrights. A less common occupation for the Koffel family was Retired Farmer. Wheelright, Farmer and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Koffel.

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    • Wheelright

      19%

    • Farmer

      13%

    • Laborer

      13%

    • Retired Farmer

      13%

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

    Koffel Historical Records

    What Koffel family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Koffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koffel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Koffel

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Koffel. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Koffel. For the veterans among your Koffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Koffel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Koffel lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Koffel in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koffel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koffel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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