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Kossie Family History

Kossie 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: Koskie, Bossie, Kosse, Rossie, Fosse, Cosse, Koski, Kocsis, Koss

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Where is the Kossie family from?

You can see how Kossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kossie family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kossie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kossie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kossie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Kossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kossie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kossie. For the veterans among your Kossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kossie in 1965 was 63, and 73 in 2003.

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