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Kozen Family History

Kozen 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: Kozel, Koren, Rozen, Kotzen, Koven, Koen, Lozen, Kogen, Kohen, Konen

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Where is the Kozen family from?

You can see how Kozen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kozen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kozen families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Kozen's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kozen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kozen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kozen. 30% of Kozen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kozen women worked as a Trimmer. .

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%
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What Kozen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Kozen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozen 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Kozen. 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 183 military records available for the last name Kozen. For the veterans among your Kozen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kozen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kozen in 1949 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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