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Koger Family History

Koger Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a knacker from an agent derivative of koge ‘carrion’.

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


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Where is the Koger family from?

You can see how Koger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Koger families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Koger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Koger families in 1891.
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What did your Koger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koger. 33% of Koger men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Koger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koger were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%

What Koger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Koger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koger 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Koger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Koger. For the veterans among your Koger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Koger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Koger in 1942 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koger 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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