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Origins of the Koester surname

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About the Koesters

We have a total number of 505 records for people with the last name Koester.

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Where do most Koesters live?

In 1921, most Koesters lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Koesters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 151 records for the Koester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Koesters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Koesters.

What are the most common Koester first names?

  • Henry
  • William
  • Anna
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Koesters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Koesters in 1921
Charwoman

2

Dressmaker

2

Saleswoman

2

At Home

1

Broad School Mistress

1

Common Male occupations for Koesters in 1921
General Farmers

20

Farm Hands

12

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

9

Tinsmiths

8

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

7

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