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Koztowski Family History

Koztowski 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: Kozlowski, Kotowski, Koprowski, Kosowski, Kotkowski, Lozowski

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Where is the Koztowski family from?

You can see how Koztowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koztowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Koztowski families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Koztowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koztowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koztowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Koztowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koztowski. 28% of Koztowski men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Koztowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koztowski were Machinist and Housework. .

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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

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Koztowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koztowski 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Koztowski. 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 113 military records available for the last name Koztowski. For the veterans among your Koztowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koztowski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Koztowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koztowski in 1970 was 64, and 83 in 2000.

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