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Korosky Family History

Korosky 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: Morosky, Kolosky, Korosec, Borofsky, Klosky, Trosky, Potosky, Kofsky

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Where is the Korosky family from?

You can see how Korosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Korosky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Korosky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Korosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korosky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Korosky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Korosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korosky 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Korosky. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Korosky. For the veterans among your Korosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korosky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Korosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Korosky in 1971 was 65, and 82 in 1985.

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