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Kosareff Family History

Kosareff 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: Kosarek, Kosar, Kossoff, Kostoff, Streff, Ostroff, Komarek, Sarff

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Where is the Kosareff family from?

You can see how Kosareff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosareff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kosareff families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kosareff's in USA. California had the highest population of Kosareff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosareff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosareff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kosareff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kosareff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosareff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kosareff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kosareff. For the veterans among your Kosareff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosareff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kosareff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kosareff in 1966 was 32, and 75 in 2003.

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