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Origins of the Kough surname

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About the Koughs

We have a total number of 1013 records for people with the last name Kough.

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Where do most Koughs live?

In 1921, most Koughs lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Koughs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 399 records for the Kough surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Koughs most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Fitzgeralds

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Koughs.

What are the most common Kough first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kough family members

Common jobs for Koughs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Koughs in 1921
Matron

52

Living On Own Means

5

Flax Spinner

3

Sorter Of Paper

3

Breeze Washer

2

Common Male occupations for Koughs in 1921
Coal Miner

4

Mason

3

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

3

Solicitor

3

Tube Maker

3

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