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Kocent Family History

Kocent 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: Kent, Kocan, Koren, Koven, Koen, Kogen, Moment, Kohen, Konen, Kochert

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Where is the Kocent family from?

You can see how Kocent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kocent family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kocent's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kocent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kocent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Kocent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocent 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kocent. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kocent. For the veterans among your Kocent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocent lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Kocent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kocent in 1959 was 34, and 72 in 2001.

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