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Kochems Family History

Kochems Surname 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: Kocher, Kochel, Kochis, Yochem, Kochert, Jochem, Koch, Kocsis, Poche

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Where is the Kochems family from?

You can see how Kochems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kochems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kochems families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kochems's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kochems families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Kochems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochems 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kochems. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Kochems. For the veterans among your Kochems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochems lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Kochems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kochems in 1958 was 49, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochems ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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