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Kocur Family History

Kocur Surname Meaning

Polish; Slovak (mainly Kocúr) Czech (also Kocúr) and Rusyn (from Poland and Slovakia; in Slovakia also Kocúr): nickname from Polish kocur, Slovak, Old Czech, and Moravian kocúr ‘tom cat’ probably denoting either a cautious or a skillful person or a seducer.

The homonymous Sorbian cognate Kócur (from Lower Sorbian kócur) is found only in Germanized forms, e.g., Kotzur and Katzer.

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


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Where is the Kocur family from?

You can see how Kocur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kocur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kocur families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kocur's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kocur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocur 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 Kocur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocur. 55% of Kocur men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kocur women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocur were Mule Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Weaver
    4%
  • Mule Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Tin Sorter
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocur 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Kocur. 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 625 military records available for the last name Kocur. For the veterans among your Kocur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocur lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kocur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kocur in 1954 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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