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Koyen Family History

Koyen 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: Oyen, Koren, Koven, Koen, Doyen, Kogen, Kohen, Goyen, Konen, Nolen

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Where is the Koyen family from?

You can see how Koyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Koyen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Koyen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koyen. 35% of Koyen 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
    35%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Fireman
    10%
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What Koyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Koyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koyen 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Koyen. 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 118 military records available for the last name Koyen. For the veterans among your Koyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koyen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Koyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koyen in 1961 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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