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Kokes Family History

Kokes Surname Meaning

Czech (Kokeš): nickname from kokeš ‘rooster’. Americanized form of an unidentified Greek surname.

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


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Where is the Kokes family from?

You can see how Kokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kokes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kokes families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kokes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kokes families in 1891.
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What did your Kokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kokes. 100% of Kokes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokes 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Kokes. 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 205 military records available for the last name Kokes. For the veterans among your Kokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kokes in 1956 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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