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Koas Family History

Koas 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: Kos, Kotas, Koss, Kopas, Kaas, Koos, Klas, Kops, Boas, Oas

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Where is the Koas family from?

You can see how Koas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Koas families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Koas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Koas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Koas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Koas. For the veterans among your Koas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Koas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koas in 1975 was 84, and 87 in 2001.

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