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Kokko Family History

Kokko Surname Meaning

Finnish: from a nickname based on kokko ‘eagle’. It is known since the Middle Ages in the Karelian Isthmus.

Habitational name from farms so named sometimes from the nickname Kokko ‘eagle’ (see 1 above) and sometimes from kokko ‘bonfire stack’.

It originates from western and northern Finland where it varies with the form Kokkonen the old and dominant form in Savonia.

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


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Where is the Kokko family from?

You can see how Kokko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kokko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kokko family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kokko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kokko families in 1891.
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What did your Kokko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kokko. 27% of Kokko men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kokko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kokko were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • H
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kokko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokko 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 Kokko. 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 279 military records available for the last name Kokko. For the veterans among your Kokko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kokko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kokko in 1952 was 32, and 98 in 2004.

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