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Kooser Family History

Kooser Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Koos (see Koos) in Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Kooser family from?

You can see how Kooser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kooser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kooser families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kooser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kooser families in 1911.
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What did your Kooser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kooser. 25% of Kooser men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kooser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kooser were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Kooser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kooser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooser 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kooser. 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 249 military records available for the last name Kooser. For the veterans among your Kooser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooser lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kooser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kooser in 1953 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kooser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kooser 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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