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Kosow Family History

Kosow 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: Koslow, Kossow, Konow, Kos, Koski, Kosar, Kost, Koss, Kosa, Kosel

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Where is the Kosow family from?

You can see how Kosow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kosow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kosow families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kosow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kosow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosow 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 Kosow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kosow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Kosow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosow 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Kosow. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kosow. For the veterans among your Kosow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kosow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kosow in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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