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Kooyman Family History

Kooyman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Kooiman.

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


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Where is the Kooyman family from?

You can see how Kooyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooyman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kooyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kooyman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kooyman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kooyman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kooyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kooyman. 100% of Kooyman 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 Kooyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooyman 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 Kooyman. 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 137 military records available for the last name Kooyman. For the veterans among your Kooyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooyman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kooyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kooyman in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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