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Kodesch Family History

Kodesch 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: Kresch, Kosch, Desch, Roesch, Boesch, Loesch, Moesch, Koelsch, Kokesh

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Where is the Kodesch family from?

You can see how Kodesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodesch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kodesch families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kodesch's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kodesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kodesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kodesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodesch 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kodesch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kodesch. For the veterans among your Kodesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodesch lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Kodesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kodesch in 1991 was 65, and 79 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kodesch 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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