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Kozo Family History

Kozo 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: Pozo, Koza, Kono, Koo, Kozy, Kolo, Kong, Ko, Kos, Kopp

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Where is the Kozo family from?

You can see how Kozo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kozo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kozo families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kozo's in USA. California had the highest population of Kozo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kozo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kozo. 71% of Kozo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kozo women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    71%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Kozo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozo 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kozo. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kozo. For the veterans among your Kozo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kozo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kozo in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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