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Kossoy Family History

Kossoy 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: Kossow, Mosso, Koss, Fossey, Koslow, Cossey, Posson, Rosson, Kosko

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Where is the Kossoy family from?

You can see how Kossoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kossoy families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kossoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kossoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kossoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kossoy. 72% of Kossoy men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kossoy women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Kossoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Kossoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossoy 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Kossoy. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kossoy. For the veterans among your Kossoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossoy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kossoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kossoy in 1964 was 84, and 62 in 2003.

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