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Koehs Family History

Koehs 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: Kehs, Koehl, Koehn, Koets, Kos, Boehm, Krebs, Kehr, Koch, Kiehl

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Where is the Koehs family from?

You can see how Koehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koehs family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koehs's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Koehs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koehs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Koehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehs 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Koehs. 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 17 military records available for the last name Koehs. For the veterans among your Koehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Koehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Koehs in 1959 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koehs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koehs 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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