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Kosisky Family History

Kosisky 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: Kosik, Kolinsky, Kosinski, Kofsky, Kolsky, Kominsky, Kosick, Rosinsky

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Where is the Kosisky family from?

You can see how Kosisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosisky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosisky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kosisky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosisky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kosisky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosisky. 100% of Kosisky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kosisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosisky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kosisky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kosisky. For the veterans among your Kosisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosisky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kosisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kosisky in 1970 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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