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Kosminsky Family History

Kosminsky 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: Kominsky, Koscinski, Kozminski, Kolinsky, Kosinski, Cominsky

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Where is the Kosminsky family from?

You can see how Kosminsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosminsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosminsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kosminsky families living in Alabama. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kosminsky's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Kosminsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosminsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosminsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Kosminsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosminsky 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Kosminsky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kosminsky. For the veterans among your Kosminsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosminsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kosminsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kosminsky in 1971 was 73, and 67 in 2002.

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