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Koca Family History

Koca Surname Meaning

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from koca ‘old’ also ‘important’.

Czech (Koča): occupational name for a coachman from koč ‘coach’ (compare Koci).

Slovak (Koča): from archaic koča ‘cat kitten’.

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


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Where is the Koca family from?

You can see how Koca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Koca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Koca families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Koca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koca families in 1920.
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What did your Koca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koca. 71% of Koca men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koca women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Koca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koca 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Koca. 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 124 military records available for the last name Koca. For the veterans among your Koca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koca in 1963 was 76, and 35 in 2004.

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