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Koek Family History

Koek 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: Kosek, Kolek, Kook, Kock, Hoek, Koen, Kolk, Kok, Kotek, Koel

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Where is the Koek family from?

You can see how Koek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Koek families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Koek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Koek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Koek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koek 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Koek. 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 19 military records available for the last name Koek. For the veterans among your Koek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Koek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Koek in 1969 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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