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Kokai Family History

Kokai 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: Kokal, Kozak, Kai, Koski, Sakai, Kosar, Korab, Kozar, Kotas, Kawai

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Where is the Kokai family from?

You can see how Kokai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kokai families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kokai's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kokai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kokai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kokai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kokai. 64% of Kokai 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
    64%
  • Tooldie
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
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What Kokai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Kokai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokai 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kokai. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kokai. For the veterans among your Kokai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokai lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kokai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kokai in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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