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Koda Family History

Koda Surname Meaning

Japanese (Kōda): written 幸田 ‘rice paddy of happiness’; also pronounced Sakita and Yukita. It is found mostly in western Japan.

The first element might also be written as 高 香 甲 or 神 meaning ‘high’ ‘fragrant’ ‘tortoise shell’ or ‘deity’ respectively.

Alternate reading of Kanda.

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


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Where is the Koda family from?

You can see how Koda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Koda families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Koda's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Koda families in 1911.
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What did your Koda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koda. 28% of Koda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Koda women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koda were Inspector and Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Inspector
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Koda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koda 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 Koda. 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 350 military records available for the last name Koda. For the veterans among your Koda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koda lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Koda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Koda in 1952 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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