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Kosakoski Family History

Kosakoski 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: Kosakowski, Mosakowski, Kolakowski, Kosloski, Konarski, Kosmalski

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Where is the Kosakoski family from?

You can see how Kosakoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosakoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kosakoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kosakoski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kosakoski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosakoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosakoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosakoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosakoski. 56% of Kosakoski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Tobacco Worker
    23%
  • Tobacco Assertor
    23%
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What Kosakoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Kosakoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosakoski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kosakoski. 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 126 military records available for the last name Kosakoski. For the veterans among your Kosakoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosakoski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kosakoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kosakoski in 1966 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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