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Kooyers Family History

Kooyers 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: Conyers, Moyers, Mooers, Kosters, Kooser, Kooker, Boyers, Wooters

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Where is the Kooyers family from?

You can see how Kooyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooyers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kooyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kooyers families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kooyers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kooyers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kooyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kooyers. 45% of Kooyers men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Kooyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooyers 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kooyers. 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 80 military records available for the last name Kooyers. For the veterans among your Kooyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooyers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kooyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kooyers in 1970 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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