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Koks Family History

Koks 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: Kos, Koss, Koos, Kops, Koke, Kok, Kors, Kokes, Kois, Kobs

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Where is the Koks family from?

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

What did your Koks ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Koks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koks 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Koks. 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 34 military records available for the last name Koks. For the veterans among your Koks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koks lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Koks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Koks in 1955 was 46, and 95 in 2002.

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