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Koceja Family History

Koceja 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: Kucera, Nocera, Ceja, Kopera, Kozera, Koca, Kocian, Kober, Kobe

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Where is the Koceja family from?

You can see how Koceja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koceja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koceja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koceja families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Koceja's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koceja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koceja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koceja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koceja. 30% of Koceja men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Carpenter Helper
    30%
  • Stock Clerk
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
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What Koceja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Koceja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koceja 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Koceja. 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 148 military records available for the last name Koceja. For the veterans among your Koceja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koceja lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Koceja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koceja in 1957 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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