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Koeske Family History

Koeske 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: Noeske, Koske, Koepke, Roeske, Keske, Koski, Kaske, Oelke, Koike

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Where is the Koeske family from?

You can see how Koeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koeske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Koeske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Koeske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koeske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koeske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Koeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeske 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Koeske. 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 10 military records available for the last name Koeske. For the veterans among your Koeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeske lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Koeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Koeske in 1973 was 78, and 83 in 1996.

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