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Kookesh Family History

Kookesh 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: Kokesh, Tookes, Kokes, Kooken, Kooker, Rokes, Koker, Oakes, Koos

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Where is the Kookesh family from?

You can see how Kookesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kookesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kookesh family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kookesh's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Kookesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kookesh 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 11 census records available for the last name Kookesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kookesh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kookesh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kookesh. For the veterans among your Kookesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kookesh lifespan?

Average Kookesh life expectancy in 1972 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kookesh 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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