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Koge Family History

Koge 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: Loge, Kobe, Kage, Koga, Kogel, Voge, Boge, Koke, Kope, Hoge

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Where is the Koge family from?

You can see how Koge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Koge family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Koge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koge 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 Koge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koge. 50% of Koge men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

What Koge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Koge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koge 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Koge. 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 60 military records available for the last name Koge. For the veterans among your Koge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Koge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koge in 1965 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koge 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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