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Kocer Family History

Kocer Surname Meaning

Czech (Kočer): perhaps a Slavicized form of German Kutscher. Compare Kocher and Kotcher.

Turkish (Koçer): ornamental name composed of koç ‘ram’ (see Koc) + er ‘male’ and interpreted as ‘healthy and bold male’.

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


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Where is the Kocer family from?

You can see how Kocer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kocer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kocer families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kocer's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kocer families in 1880.
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What did your Kocer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocer. 50% of Kocer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kocer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocer were Operator and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kocer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kocer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kocer. For the veterans among your Kocer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kocer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kocer in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocer 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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