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Koys Family History

Koys 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: Kos, Koss, Koos, Kops, Kors, Boys, Kois, Kobs, Roys, Keys

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Where is the Koys family from?

You can see how Koys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Koys families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Koys's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Koys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Koys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koys 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Koys. 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 11 military records available for the last name Koys. For the veterans among your Koys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koys lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Koys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koys in 1981 was 74, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koys 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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