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Kosk Family History

Kosk 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: Kos, Koski, Kost, Koss, Kosa, Kosak, Kosek, Kosko, Kosik, Kook

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Where is the Kosk family from?

You can see how Kosk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kosk families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kosk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kosk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kosk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosk. 50% of Kosk 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Kosk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosk 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kosk. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kosk. For the veterans among your Kosk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kosk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kosk in 1969 was 83, and 72 in 2000.

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