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Koskovich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Kozakiewicz . Americanized form of Croatian Košković: patronymic from the old personal name Koško probably based on the Old Slavic element koh ‘pleasure’ (compare Kosko ). Alternatively a nickname derived from koš or košak ‘basket’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karlovich, Ratkovich, Kosich, Moskovitz, Yankovich, Turkovich, Sovich

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Where is the Koskovich family from?

You can see how Koskovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koskovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Koskovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Koskovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Koskovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koskovich families in 1920.
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What did your Koskovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koskovich. 36% of Koskovich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Koskovich women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koskovich were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Koskovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koskovich 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Koskovich. 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 110 military records available for the last name Koskovich. For the veterans among your Koskovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koskovich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koskovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koskovich in 1962 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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