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Koyt Family History

Koyt 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: Kost, Kort, Kot, Hoyt, Kott, Foyt, Boyt, Keyt, Koy, Kong

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Where is the Koyt family from?

You can see how Koyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koyt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Koyt families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Koyt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Koyt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koyt 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 157 census records available for the last name Koyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koyt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Koyt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Koyt. For the veterans among your Koyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koyt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Koyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Koyt in 1973 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koyt 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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