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Kogas Family History

Kogas 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: Kotas, Koga, Kopas, Kogan, Ogas, Kos, Jonas, Kozak, Karas, Kosar

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Where is the Kogas family from?

You can see how Kogas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kogas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kogas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kogas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kogas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kogas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kogas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Kogas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kogas 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kogas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kogas. For the veterans among your Kogas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kogas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kogas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kogas in 1967 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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