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Kooy Family History

Kooy Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Kooi.

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


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Where is the Kooy family from?

You can see how Kooy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kooy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kooy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kooy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kooy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kooy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kooy. 100% of Kooy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kooy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kooy. 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 179 military records available for the last name Kooy. For the veterans among your Kooy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kooy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kooy in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kooy 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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