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Kozan Family History

Kozan Name Meaning

Turkish: ornamental name or metonymic occupational name from the regional term kozan ‘colored muslin’or ‘hand-painted article’. Polish: unexplained. Slovenian: from a derivative of koza ‘nanny goat’ applied as a nickname or occupational name (see Koza Kozar ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koman, Kocan, Kozar, Vozar, Colan, Kochan, Kolar, Kobal, Logan, Cozad

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Where is the Kozan family from?

You can see how Kozan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kozan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kozan families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kozan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kozan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kozan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kozan. 55% of Kozan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kozan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kozan were Maintenance Man and 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
    55%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Maintenance Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Kozan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozan 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Kozan. 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 219 military records available for the last name Kozan. For the veterans among your Kozan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kozan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kozan in 1946 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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