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Koden Family History

Koden 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: Boden, Kolden, Roden, Soden, Oden, Loden, Koren, Kaden, Koven, Koen

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Where is the Koden family from?

You can see how Koden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koden family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koden's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Koden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Koden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koden 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Koden. 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 Koden. For the veterans among your Koden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Koden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Koden in 1969 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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