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Kososky Family History

Kososky 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: Koslosky, Kolosky, Klosky, Kosowski, Potosky, Morosky, Kofsky

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Where is the Kososky family from?

You can see how Kososky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kososky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kososky families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kososky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kososky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kososky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kososky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%
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What Kososky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Kososky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kososky 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kososky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kososky. For the veterans among your Kososky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kososky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kososky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kososky in 1971 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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