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Koka Family History

Koka Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana): Velama surname from Telugu koka ‘robe’ probably referring to the historical position of power of this clan as revenue collectors for the Golconda kings at least as early as the 17th century AD.

Albanian: nickname from kokë (definite form koka) ‘head’.

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


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You can see how Koka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Koka families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Koka's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Koka families in 1911.
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What did your Koka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koka. 100% of Koka men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Koka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koka 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Koka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Koka. For the veterans among your Koka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Koka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Koka in 1968 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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