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Koy Family History

Koy Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Kor, Loy, Koh, Ky, Key, Kos, Boy, Moy, Noy, Goy

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Where is the Koy family from?

You can see how Koy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Koy families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Koy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Koy families in 1911.
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What did your Koy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Koy. 43% of Koy men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Koy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koy. 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 Koy. For the veterans among your Koy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Koy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Koy in 1947 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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