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Kokenge Family History

Kokenge 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: Kong, Klinge, Koenig, Krengel, Monge, Orange, Koker, Boege, Okane

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Where is the Kokenge family from?

You can see how Kokenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokenge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kokenge families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kokenge families living in Ohio. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kokenge's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kokenge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kokenge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kokenge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kokenge. 34% of Kokenge 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Kokenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokenge 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kokenge. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kokenge. For the veterans among your Kokenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokenge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kokenge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kokenge in 1963 was 80, and 58 in 2004.

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