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Kosnik Family History

Kosnik Name Meaning

Polish (Kośnik): occupational name from dialect kośnik ‘mower’ (standard Polish kosiarz). Slovenian (Košnik): topographic name derived from koš ‘bush young trees’ or an occupational name (compare above) derived from kositi ‘to mow’.

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


Similar surnames: Kosik, Lesnik, Kosek, Kozik, Konik, Gornik, Hornik, Kocik, Kuznik

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Where is the Kosnik family from?

You can see how Kosnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kosnik families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kosnik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kosnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosnik. 59% of Kosnik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kosnik women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosnik were Roofer and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Roofer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Kosnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosnik 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kosnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Kosnik. For the veterans among your Kosnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kosnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kosnik in 1963 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

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