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Kosson Family History

Kosson 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: Posson, Rosson, Kasson, Gosson, Bosson, Kossow, Kolson, Cosson

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Where is the Kosson family from?

You can see how Kosson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kosson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kosson family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kosson's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Kosson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Kosson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosson 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kosson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kosson. For the veterans among your Kosson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kosson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kosson in 1968 was 54, and 34 in 2003.

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