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Kotsak Family History

Kotsak 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: Kosak, Korsak, Kossak, Kozak, Kosar, Kotas, Kotar, Kosa, Kossack

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Where is the Kotsak family from?

You can see how Kotsak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotsak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kotsak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kotsak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kotsak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotsak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotsak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Kotsak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotsak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kotsak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kotsak. For the veterans among your Kotsak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotsak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Kotsak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kotsak in 1958 was 54, and 66 in 2001.

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