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Kousch Family History

Kousch 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: Kusch, Keusch, Kosch, Kausch, Kirsch, Posch, Koch, Dorsch, Dusch

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Where is the Kousch family from?

You can see how Kousch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kousch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Kousch families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kousch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kousch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kousch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kousch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kousch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Kousch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kousch 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kousch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kousch. For the veterans among your Kousch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kousch lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1999, in the United States, Kousch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kousch in 1944 was 26, and 72 in 1999.

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