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Koefoed Family History

Koefoed 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: Kofoed, Kofford, Kiefer, Koerner, Koelzer, Koeppel, Koelle, Wolford

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Where is the Koefoed family from?

You can see how Koefoed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koefoed family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Koefoed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koefoed families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Koefoed's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koefoed families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koefoed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koefoed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koefoed. 100% of Koefoed men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Koefoed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koefoed 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Koefoed. 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 64 military records available for the last name Koefoed. For the veterans among your Koefoed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koefoed lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Koefoed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koefoed in 1966 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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