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Kochenower Family History

Kochenower 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: Gochenour, Kochendorfer, Cochenour, Rochester, Kocher, Kochevar

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Where is the Kochenower family from?

You can see how Kochenower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochenower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kochenower families living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kochenower's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Kochenower families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochenower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kochenower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kochenower. 100% of Kochenower 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Kochenower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochenower 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kochenower. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kochenower. For the veterans among your Kochenower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochenower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kochenower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kochenower in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2001.

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