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Koors Family History

Koors Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Kors.

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


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Where is the Koors family from?

You can see how Koors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koors family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Koors families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Koors families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Koors's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Koors families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koors 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 Koors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koors. 45% of Koors men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Koors women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koors were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Koors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koors 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Koors. 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 218 military records available for the last name Koors. For the veterans among your Koors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koors in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koors 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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