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Kougher Family History

Kougher 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: Dougher, Bougher, Kocher, Kucher, Naugher, Poucher, Kluger, Keigher

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Where is the Kougher family from?

You can see how Kougher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kougher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kougher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kougher families living in Surrey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kougher's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kougher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kougher 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 Kougher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kougher. 34% of Kougher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kougher women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kougher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kougher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kougher 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kougher. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kougher. For the veterans among your Kougher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kougher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kougher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kougher in 1966 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kougher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kougher 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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