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Kosakowsky Family History

Kosakowsky 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, Koslowsky, Polakowski, Kosowski

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Where is the Kosakowsky family from?

You can see how Kosakowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosakowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kosakowsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kosakowsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosakowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosakowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosakowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dock Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosakowsky. 100% of Kosakowsky men worked as a Dock Hand. .

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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

  • Dock Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kosakowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosakowsky 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kosakowsky. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kosakowsky. For the veterans among your Kosakowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosakowsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Kosakowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kosakowsky in 1967 was 73, and 82 in 1994.

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