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

Kokoski Family History

Kokoski 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: Koloski, Kokoska, Koski, Sokolski, Kosowski, Pokorski, Bukoski

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 Kokoski family from?

You can see how Kokoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kokoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kokoski families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kokoski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kokoski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kokoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kokoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kokoski. 70% of Kokoski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kokoski women worked as a Retired. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kokoski were Shinner and Laborer. .

View Census Data for Kokoski | 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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Shinner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kokoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Kokoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokoski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kokoski

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Kokoski. 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 Kokoski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Kokoski. For the veterans among your Kokoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kokoski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kokoski family history

Discover More

What is the average Kokoski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kokoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kokoski in 1945 was 27, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kokoski

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kokoski family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kokoski last name

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