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Kositzky Family History

Kositzky 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: Kopitzke, Konitzer, Kosik, Kostka, Kolinsky, Kosinski, Kominsky

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Where is the Kositzky family from?

You can see how Kositzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kositzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kositzky families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Kositzky's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kositzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kositzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kositzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kositzky. 34% of Kositzky 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
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
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What Kositzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Kositzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kositzky 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kositzky. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kositzky. For the veterans among your Kositzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kositzky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kositzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kositzky in 1971 was 63, and 60 in 2004.

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