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Kooker Family History

Kooker Name Meaning

Jewish (American): altered form of Kuker . Dutch (De Kooker): variant of Koker .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kolker, Kocher, Kober, Kohner, Hoober, Kovner, Kueker, Hooker, Kooken

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Where is the Kooker family from?

You can see how Kooker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kooker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Kooker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kooker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kooker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kooker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kooker. 28% of Kooker men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kooker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kooker were Office Clerk and Saleswoman. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kooker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooker 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kooker. 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 376 military records available for the last name Kooker. For the veterans among your Kooker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kooker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kooker in 1964 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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