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Kosugi Family History

Kosugi 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: Koski, Kouri, Kough, Kosub, Kong, Kos, Kosman, Koster, Kosar, Kost

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Where is the Kosugi family from?

You can see how Kosugi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosugi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kosugi families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kosugi's in USA. California had the highest population of Kosugi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosugi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosugi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosugi. 100% of Kosugi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kosugi women worked as a Clerk. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kosugi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kosugi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosugi 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Kosugi. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kosugi. For the veterans among your Kosugi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosugi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kosugi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kosugi in 1968 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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