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Kosloff Family History

Kosloff 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: Kozloff, Kossoff, Kostoff, Orloff, Koslow, Dolloff, Rosoff, Kohlhoff

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Where is the Kosloff family from?

You can see how Kosloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosloff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kosloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kosloff families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kosloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kosloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosloff 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 Kosloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosloff. 27% of Kosloff men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kosloff women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosloff were Laborer and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Kosloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosloff 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Kosloff. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kosloff. For the veterans among your Kosloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosloff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Kosloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kosloff in 1959 was 59, and 66 in 2002.

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