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Kooke Family History

Kooke 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: Koike, Kook, Koke, Koske, Kopke, Kloke, Kooken, Booke, Koone, Tooke

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Where is the Kooke family from?

You can see how Kooke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kooke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kooke families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kooke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kooke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kooke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Kooke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooke 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Kooke. 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 Kooke. For the veterans among your Kooke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kooke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kooke in 1964 was 59, and 93 in 2002.

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