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Koyn Family History

Koyn 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: Korn, Kon, Koen, Kohn, Klyn, Koon, Koy, John, Kong, Son

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Where is the Koyn family from?

You can see how Koyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Koyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Koyn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Koyn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Koyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Koyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koyn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Koyn. 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 33 military records available for the last name Koyn. For the veterans among your Koyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Koyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Koyn in 1967 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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