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Koechig Family History

Koechig 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: Koenig, Koecher, Kochis, Koch, Kocher, Kocsis, Krech, Kochan, Ouchi

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Where is the Koechig family from?

You can see how Koechig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koechig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koechig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Koechig families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Koechig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koechig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koechig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koechig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Koechig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koechig 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Koechig. 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 114 military records available for the last name Koechig. For the veterans among your Koechig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koechig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Koechig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Koechig in 1966 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

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