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Kochs Family History

Kochs 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: Koch, Ochs, Fochs, Kocis, Kochis, Kos, Sachs, Roch, Hoch, Kocher

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Where is the Kochs family from?

You can see how Kochs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kochs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kochs families living in Glamorgan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kochs's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kochs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochs 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 Kochs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochs. 34% of Kochs men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kochs women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochs were Mechanic and House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Kochs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Kochs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochs 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Kochs. 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 749 military records available for the last name Kochs. For the veterans among your Kochs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kochs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kochs in 1968 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kochs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochs 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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