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Kogge Family History

Kogge 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: Rogge, Sogge, Pogge, Hogge, Kong, Loge, Fogg, Kobe, Kage, Lodge

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Where is the Kogge family from?

You can see how Kogge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kogge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kogge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kogge families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kogge's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kogge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kogge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kogge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kogge. 34% of Kogge men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Repair Man
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Kogge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Kogge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kogge 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Kogge. 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 176 military records available for the last name Kogge. For the veterans among your Kogge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kogge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kogge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kogge in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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