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Kosanke Family History

Kosanke Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Kozanka and Kozanko: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Stanke, Kolanko, Kuske, Kolak, Kaske, Kocan, Koske, Kowalke, Kosek

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Where is the Kosanke family from?

You can see how Kosanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosanke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kosanke families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kosanke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kosanke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosanke. 40% of Kosanke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kosanke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosanke were Manager and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosanke 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Kosanke. 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 348 military records available for the last name Kosanke. For the veterans among your Kosanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosanke lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kosanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kosanke in 1946 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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