History of your Surname
Get access to Kasofsky family records.Start a free trial

Kasofsky Family History

Kasofsky Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kasowski, Kofsky, Yanofsky, Osofsky, Janofsky, Borofsky, Klosky

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kasofsky family from?

You can see how Kasofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasofsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kasofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Kasofsky families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Kasofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kasofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kasofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasofsky. 14% of Kasofsky men worked as a Shipper and 100% of Kasofsky women worked as a Clerk. .

View Census Data for Kasofsky | Data not to scale

*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 1940

  • Shipper
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kasofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Kasofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasofsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kasofsky

Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Kasofsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Kasofsky immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Kasofsky. For the veterans among your Kasofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kasofsky military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kasofsky family history

Discover More

What is the average Kasofsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kasofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kasofsky in 1964 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasofsky

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kasofsky family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kasofsky last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial