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Kough Family History

Kough Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keough.

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


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Where is the Kough family from?

You can see how Kough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Kough families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kough 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 Kough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kough. 26% of Kough men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kough women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kough were Machinist and House Wife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • House Wife
    10%

What Kough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kough 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Kough. 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 830 military records available for the last name Kough. For the veterans among your Kough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kough lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kough in 1956 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kough 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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