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Kokesh Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Kokeš (see Kokes ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kokes, Dobesh, Kunesh, Kubesh, Kovash, Mikesh, Kosh, Karsh, Losh

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Where is the Kokesh family from?

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

What did your Kokesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kokesh. 44% of Kokesh men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kokesh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kokesh were Foreman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kokesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokesh 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kokesh. 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 142 military records available for the last name Kokesh. For the veterans among your Kokesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokesh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kokesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kokesh in 1961 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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