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Kossuth Family History

Kossuth 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: Kostuch, Kluth, Kost, Koss, Koth, Kossack, Nesseth, Louth, Roseth

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Where is the Kossuth family from?

You can see how Kossuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossuth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kossuth families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kossuth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kossuth families in 1880.
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What did your Kossuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Photographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kossuth. 37% of Kossuth men worked as a Clerk and 20% of Kossuth women worked as a Photographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kossuth were Painter and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Photographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kossuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossuth 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Kossuth. 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 508 military records available for the last name Kossuth. For the veterans among your Kossuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossuth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kossuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kossuth in 1961 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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