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Kosuge Family History

Kosuge 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: Kluge, Koske, Koskie, Houge, Gouge, Iosue, Kough, Kosub, Kosse, Kong

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Where is the Kosuge family from?

You can see how Kosuge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosuge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kosuge families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kosuge's in USA. California had the highest population of Kosuge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosuge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosuge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kosuge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosuge 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Kosuge. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kosuge. For the veterans among your Kosuge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosuge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kosuge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kosuge in 1968 was 82, and 24 in 2001.

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