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Kosh Family History

Kosh Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Slovak and Croatian Koš Sorbian Kóš and Koš (see Kos ) all meaning ‘basket’ and of their Germanized form Kosch . Americanized form of Polish Kosz: metonymic occupational name for a basketmaker or perhaps a fisherman from Old Polish kosz ‘(braided) basket’ or ‘kind of fishing net’. Compare Koshak .

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


Similar surnames: Dosh, Losh, Kash, Bosh, Kish, Tosh, Rosh, Koss, Kos, Koth

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Where is the Kosh family from?

You can see how Kosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Kosh families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kosh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kosh families in 1880.
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What did your Kosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosh. 23% of Kosh men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Kosh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosh were Miner and 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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • School Teacher
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kosh. 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 681 military records available for the last name Kosh. For the veterans among your Kosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kosh in 1954 was 35, and 65 in 2004.

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