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Mckosky Family History

Mckosky 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: Makosky, Mccoskey, Makovsky, Morosky, Mckoy, Makowsky, Kosky

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Where is the Mckosky family from?

You can see how Mckosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckosky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mckosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mckosky families living in Oklahoma. This was about 14% of all the recorded Mckosky's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Mckosky families in 1920.
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What did your Mckosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckosky. 50% of Mckosky men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Mckosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckosky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mckosky. 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 100 military records available for the last name Mckosky. For the veterans among your Mckosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckosky lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2002, in the United States, Mckosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mckosky in 1941 was 20, and 70 in 2002.

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